Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 928 5.0 GT V8

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 928

5.0 GT V8

330 hp4957 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
300hp224kW
330hp246kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,920kg4,233lb
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
85.0s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
393km244mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
4,957cc302cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,836mm72in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,500mm98in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
-
Ground clearance
100mm4in
120mm5in
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
86L

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 928 5.0 GT V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8: 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V86,200 rpm4,100 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche9285.0 GT V8
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
16.6 s
19.7 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
6.1 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
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
105 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
330 hp
246 kW

Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8 has 30 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 928 5.0 GT V8: 30 hp (22 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
430 Nm
317 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
1,580 kg
3,483 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
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
Porsche9285.0 GT V85.8 s

Although Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8 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 928 5.0 GT V8: 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
209 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
330 hp
246 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 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
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
-
21.9 L/100 km
10.7 mpg US
12.9 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
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
-
393 km
244 mi
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
209 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 928 5.0 GT V8
Consumption21.9 L/100 km10.7 mpg US12.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km38.32 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi61.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,285 L868 US gal723 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,749 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Is 205 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

Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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