Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6vsPorsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

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 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001

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
  • Highest torque
    405 Nm
    299 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.4 L/100 km
    13.5 mpg US
    16.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
415hp309kW
300hp224kW
Torque
405Nm299lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,455mm57in
Rear track-
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Max trunk volume
105L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
64L
CO2 emissions
307g/km
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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 (996) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
179 km/h
111 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6 has 115 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6: 115 hp (86 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 0.9 s.

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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
415 hp
309 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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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
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
-
CO2 score
307 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 3.6

  • Has 115 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 79 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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