Car comparison

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8vsPorsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 928

5.4 GTS V8

350 hp5397 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1995
VS

Porsche 911 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • 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 practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9285.4 GTS V8Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350hp261kW
300hp224kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km445mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,397cc329cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,523mm178in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
100mm4in
Trunk volume
200L
-
Max trunk volume
400L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
86L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85,700 rpm4,250 rpm6,800 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9285.4 GTS V8Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 has 50 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 5.4 GTS V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85.7 s
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s

Although Porsche 928 5.4 GTS 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 5.4 GTS V8: 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9285.4 GTS V8Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
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
Range score
717 km
445 mi
-
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 5.4 GTS V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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