Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

GT3 4.0

500 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2017-2018
VS

Porsche 911 (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Lightest
    1,413 kg
    3,115 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    290 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    125 L

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    523 km
    325 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
500hp373kW
480hp358kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,413kg3,115lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.5s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
11.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
523km325mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,457mm97in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,551mm61in
-
Rear track
1,555mm61in
-
Ground clearance
88mm3in
-
Trunk volume
125L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
290g/km
307g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.08,250 rpm6,000 rpm9,000 rpm
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
11.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
54.3 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
205 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
1,413 kg
3,115 lb
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.03.9 s
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.63.9 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 (991 II)GT3 4.0
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 (991 II)GT3 4.0
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
496 km
308 mi
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
523 km
325 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 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 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 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 (991 II)GT3 4.0
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
3.9 s
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
3.9 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 (991 II)GT3 4.0
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
500 hp
373 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Lightness
1,413 kg
3,115 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
496 km
308 mi
523 km
325 mi
CO2 score
290 g/km
307 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 172 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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