Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

R 4.0

500 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2016
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    323 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    365 hp/t
    272 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    308 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    125 L

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
500hp373kW
483hp360kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 320 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
58.6s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
365hp/t272kW/t166hp/1000 lb
Calculated
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
481km299mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,532mm178in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,276mm50in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,355mm93in
Front track
1,551mm61in
-
Rear track
1,555mm61in
-
Trunk volume
125L
-
Max trunk volume-
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
89L
CO2 emissions
308g/km
309g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)R 4.08,250 rpm6,250 rpm8,500 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.65,700 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
11.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
90.9 s
-
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0 has 17 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
640 Nm
472 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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)R 4.0
323 km/h
201 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.03.8 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.64.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 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 (991)R 4.0
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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)R 4.0
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 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 (991)R 4.0
481 km
299 mi
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.8 s
323 km/h
201 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
4.1 s
315 km/h
196 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)R 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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)R 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 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 (991)R 4.0
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.1 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)R 4.0
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
500 hp
373 kW
483 hp
360 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Range score
481 km
299 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
308 g/km
309 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
340 hp/t
254 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 (991) R 4.0Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 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 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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