Car comparison

Porsche 959 2.8vsPorsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

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

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Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988
VS

Porsche 911 (993)

GT2 3.6

430 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1997

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
450hp336kW
430hp321kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
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
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,850cc174cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,260mm168in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,504mm59in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
180mm7in
-
Trunk volume-
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
84L
92L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 959 2.8Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 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
MetricPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
12.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
430 hp
321 kW

Porsche 959 2.8 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6 and Porsche 959 2.8: 20 hp (15 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 (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
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 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
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 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
Porsche9592.83.9 s
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.64.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6: 0.5 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 (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
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 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
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 (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
VehiclePorsche9592.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
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
2 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Trunk score
-
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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