Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 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 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2014-2015
VS

Porsche 911 (993)

GT2 3.6

430 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    333 hp/t
    249 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
430hp321kW
430hp321kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
285L
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
92L
CO2 emissions
228g/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 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
12.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
430 hp
321 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
1,495 kg
3,296 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
304 km/h
189 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.84.6 s
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.64.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
288 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.6 s
304 km/h
189 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 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
660 km
410 mi
-
CO2 score
228 g/km
-
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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