Car comparison

Porsche 959 2.8vsPorsche 911 (992) · Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0

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

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Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988
VS

Porsche 911 (992) · Facelift 2024

Carrera S 3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 959 2.8

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
480hp358kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,553kg3,424lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
11.6s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,850cc174cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,260mm168in
4,542mm179in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,504mm59in
-
Rear track
1,550mm61in
-
Ground clearance
180mm7in
124mm5in
Trunk volume-
373L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
84L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
11.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0 has 30 hp more than Porsche 959 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
1,553 kg
3,424 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
308 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.83.9 s
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.03.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 959 2.8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.3 s
308 km/h
191 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
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9592.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,553 kg
3,424 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Trunk score
-
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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