Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

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

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Porsche 911 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

2.3 S

190 hp2341 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
300hp224kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
209Nm154lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
2,341cc143cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,610mm63in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,271mm89in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,354mm53in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
150mm6in
Max trunk volume
100L
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S6,500 rpm5,200 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
27.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has 110 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
209 Nm
154 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
1,075 kg
2,370 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)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: 1.8 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)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)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
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
300 hp
224 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
209 Nm
154 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
-
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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 Coupe (F) 2.3 S
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 141 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 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 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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