Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

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 (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989

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 economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
300hp224kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,210kg2,668lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,405mm55in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
130mm5in
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
85L

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 (G) 3.2 CarreraPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 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 (G)3.2 Carrera5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
22.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has 69 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 69 hp (51 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
284 Nm
209 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
1,210 kg
2,668 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
245 km/h
152 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 (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
300 hp
224 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
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-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 69 hp more
  • Has 66 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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

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