Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 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 (997)

GT3 3.6

415 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (993)

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    415 hp
    309 kW
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.8 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
415hp309kW
408hp304kW
Torque
405Nm299lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track-
1,411mm56in
Rear track-
1,504mm59in
Max trunk volume
105L
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
-
CO2 emissions
307g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)GT3 3.67,600 rpm5,500 rpm7,850 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 (997)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
192 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6 has 7 hp more than Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 3.6
405 Nm
299 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 (997)GT3 3.6
1,395 kg
3,075 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 (997)GT3 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 3.64.3 s
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.64.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 0.2 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 (997)GT3 3.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 2.9 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 (997)GT3 3.6
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 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 (997)GT3 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 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 (997)GT3 3.6
Power
415 hp
309 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 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

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 (997)GT3 3.6
Power
415 hp
309 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6 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 (997)GT3 3.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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 (997)GT3 3.6
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
415 hp
309 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 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
Range score
703 km
437 mi
-
CO2 score
307 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 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.

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) GT3 3.6Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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