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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005
VS

Porsche 911 (993)

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    303 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
420hp313kW
408hp304kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.3s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,411mm56in
Rear track
1,522mm60in
1,504mm59in
Max trunk volume
100L
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
13.4 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has 12 hp more than Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
1,500 kg
3,307 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
303 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
303 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
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
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 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

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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