Porsche 911 (996)
Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001
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 Coupe (TYPE 930)
3.3 Turbo
300 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.2 s
- Fastest top speed280 km/h174 mph
- Most powerful300 hp224 kW
- Lowest highway consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score51/100
Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo
- Highest torque430 Nm317 lb-ft
- Lightest1,335 kg2,943 lb
- Best power-to-weight225 hp/t168 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300hp224kW | 300hp224kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 430Nm317lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,375kg3,031lb | 1,335kg2,943lb |
| 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 | 69.9s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s | 5.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.7s Calculated | 17.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.2s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated | 322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton 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 | 1,492mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 100mm4in | 130mm5in |
| Max trunk volume | 100L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 81L |
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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | 6,800 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo | 5,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 5.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.7 s | 17.0 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 | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.2 s | 11.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.2 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 179 km/h 111 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | 300 hp 224 kW |
| Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo | 300 hp 224 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb |
| Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo | 1,335 kg 2,943 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | 5.2 s |
| Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo | 5.2 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 | 300 hp 224 kW | 5.2 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.
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| Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4 | Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 300 hp 224 kW | 300 hp 224 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 5.2 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 | 1,335 kg 2,943 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
Cons
- Heaviest
Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 40 kg lighter
- Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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