Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

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 (TYPE 930)

3.3 Turbo

301 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1978-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Most powerful
    301 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    412 Nm
    304 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.4 L/100 km
    13.5 mpg US
    16.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
300hp224kW
301hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
412Nm304lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,299cc201cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,432mm56in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
120mm5in
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
80L

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 (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurboPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
17.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
110 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo has 1 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 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 1 hp (1 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
412 Nm
304 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5.4 s

Although Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo has more power, Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 0.2 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
300 hp
224 kW
301 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
412 Nm
304 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
-
762 km
473 mi
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 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 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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