Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 (997)

Targa 4 3.6

325 hp3596 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008

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
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
300hp224kW
325hp242kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,596cc219cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,455mm57in
-
Rear track
1,500mm59in
-
Ground clearance
100mm4in
-
Max trunk volume
100L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions-
280g/km

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 (997) Targa 4 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 (997)Targa 4 3.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
18.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 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
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 has 25 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 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 25 hp (19 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
370 Nm
273 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (997)Targa 4 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 (997)Targa 4 3.65.8 s

Although Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 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 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 0.6 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW
5.8 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
-
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
-
280 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (997) Targa 4 3.6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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