Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (997)

GT2 3.6

530 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2007-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (991 II)

GT3 4.0

500 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    329 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    368 hp/t
    274 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    720 km
    447 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    288 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    125 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)GT2 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
530hp395kW
500hp373kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,777kg3,918lb
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
11.0s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
368hp/t274kW/t167hp/1000 lb
Calculated
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
472Nm/t316lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,469mm176in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,271mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,457mm97in
Front track-
1,551mm61in
Rear track-
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
105L
125L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
90L
64L
CO2 emissions
298g/km
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.66,500 rpm2,200-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.08,250 rpm6,000 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)GT2 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
11.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
44.0 s
-
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
530 hp
395 kW
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
500 hp
373 kW

Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 and Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
329 km/h
204 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
318 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.63.7 s
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.03.4 s

Although Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 and Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
368 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
720 km
447 mi
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
504 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
530 hp
395 kW
3.7 s
329 km/h
204 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.4 s
318 km/h
198 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6
368 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)GT2 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.4 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
Range score
720 km
447 mi
504 km
313 mi
CO2 score
298 g/km
288 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
368 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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