Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0vsSpyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

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

Spyker C8 Preliator

4.2 V8 40V

525 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2016-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    378 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • Fastest top speed
    323 km/h
    201 mph
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Largest trunk
    125 L
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)R 4.0SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
500hp373kW
525hp391kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,660kg3,660lb
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Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 320 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
10.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
365hp/t272kW/t166hp/1000 lb
Calculated
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
481km299mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,532mm178in
4,628mm182in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,953mm77in
Height
1,276mm50in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
125L
120L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
57L
CO2 emissions
308g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)R 4.08,250 rpm6,250 rpm8,500 rpm
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)R 4.0SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
10.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
90.9 s
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Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
215 km/h
133 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V has 25 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0 and Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: 25 hp (19 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
600 Nm
443 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
1,390 kg
3,064 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
322 km/h
200 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V3.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V and Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: 0.1 s.

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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)R 4.0SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
500 hp
373 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.7 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
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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
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
481 km
299 mi
-
CO2 score
308 g/km
-
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 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 4.0
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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