Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Targa (993) 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 Targa (993)

3.6

285 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1996-1997

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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.4 L/100 km
    13.5 mpg US
    16.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
300hp224kW
285hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
-
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,275mm90in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,405mm55in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,474mm58in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
-
Max trunk volume
100L
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
-

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 Targa (993) 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (993) 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 Targa (993)3.66,100 rpm5,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
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
16.6 s
17.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
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
177 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 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has 15 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 15 hp (11 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 Targa (993)3.6
340 Nm
251 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 Targa (993)3.6
1,425 kg
3,142 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 Targa (993)3.6
275 km/h
171 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 Targa (993)3.65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: 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 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
275 km/h
171 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 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 Targa (993) 3.6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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