Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche 911 (993)

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001

3.6

320 hp3596 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2002-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6

  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    130 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
408hp304kW
320hp239kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
566km352mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,596cc219cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,411mm56in
-
Rear track
1,504mm59in
-
Max trunk volume
123L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
64L
CO2 emissions-
274g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has 88 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.64.5 s
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.65.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 1.2 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 4.4 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (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
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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 (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
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.7 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 (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
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
-
566 km
352 mi
CO2 score
-
274 g/km
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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 (993) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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