Car comparison

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (993)

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998
VS

Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera T 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

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Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
408hp304kW
385hp287kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
291 km/h
181 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
15.1s
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
627km390mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,293mm51in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,411mm56in
-
Rear track
1,504mm59in
-
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
291 km/h
181 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has 23 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
1,470 kg
3,241 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
291 km/h
181 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.64.5 s
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.04.5 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 5.5 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.5 s
291 km/h
181 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.5 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
408 hp
304 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Range score
-
627 km
390 mi
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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 (993) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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