Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8vsPorsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Porsche 911 (993)

GT2 3.6

430 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    312 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
500hp373kW
430hp321kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
52.2s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track-
1,475mm58in
Rear track-
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume-
123L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
92L
CO2 emissions
268g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
12.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
430 hp
321 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 has 70 hp more than Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
1,290 kg
2,844 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 mph
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.6 s
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.64.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.6 s
312 km/h
194 mph
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
430 hp
321 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
500 hp
373 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.4 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
-
CO2 score
268 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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