Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Speedster 3.6

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 Speedster

3.6

250 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 Speedster 3.6

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Power
300hp224kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,374mm54in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,374mm54in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
115mm5in
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
77L

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 Speedster 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: 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 Speedster3.66,100 rpm4,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
19.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 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 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 50 hp (37 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 Speedster3.6
310 Nm
229 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 Speedster3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 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 Speedster3.6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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 Speedster3.65.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: 0.5 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 Speedster3.6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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 Speedster3.6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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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