Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

GT3 RS 3.8

450 hp3797 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Most powerful
    483 hp
    360 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    340 hp/t
    254 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    309 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Largest trunk
    110 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
450hp336kW
483hp360kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
58.6s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km315mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,797cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,355mm93in
Max trunk volume
105L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
67L
89L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
309g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.87,900 rpm6,750 rpm8,150 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.65,700 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
11.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has 33 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
640 Nm
472 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.84.0 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.64.1 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
508 km
315 mi
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
4.1 s
315 km/h
196 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 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
483 hp
360 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Range score
508 km
315 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
309 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 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 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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