Car comparison

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

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 968

3.0 8V Turbo S

305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995

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
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
408hp304kW
305hp227kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,730kg3,814lb
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
64.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,320mm170in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,411mm56in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,450mm57in
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume
123L
510L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
74L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5,400 rpm3,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.4 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
114 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has 103 hp more than Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 103 hp (77 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
500 Nm
369 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
1,300 kg
2,866 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: 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
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
5.0 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
408 hp
304 kW
305 hp
227 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.0 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
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 3.6
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 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 103 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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