Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0vsPorsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

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 Dakar (992)

3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    396 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • 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
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
500hp373kW
480hp358kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 320 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
12.0s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
365hp/t272kW/t166hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
481km299mi
Calculated
638km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,532mm178in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,276mm50in
1,338mm53in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
161mm6in
Trunk volume
125L
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
308g/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 Dakar (992) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: 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 Dakar (992)3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
12.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
90.9 s
-
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
196 km/h
122 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 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) R 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)R 4.0
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
570 Nm
420 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 Dakar (992)3.0
1,605 kg
3,538 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 Dakar (992)3.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Dakar (992)3.03.4 s

Although Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0 has more power, Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: 0.4 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 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: 2.8 L/100 km.

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 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 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)R 4.0
481 km
299 mi
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
638 km
396 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 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 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 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 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 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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 (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 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.4 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in
Range score
481 km
299 mi
638 km
396 mi
CO2 score
308 g/km
-
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 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) R 4.0Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 68 km/h (42 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 157 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 7 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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