Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

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 Cayman (987C)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009

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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • 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 practicality score
    51/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
300hp224kW
295hp220kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
21.6s
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
582km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,386cc207cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,341mm171in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
121mm5in
Trunk volume-
260L
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions-
262g/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 Cayman (987C) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
21.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
103 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has 5 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 5 hp (4 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
1,390 kg
3,064 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
267 km/h
166 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 0.9 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
-
582 km
362 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 Cayman (987C) S 3.4
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 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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