Car comparison

Porsche 959 2.8vsPorsche 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 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Most powerful
    483 hp
    360 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    340 hp/t
    254 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
450hp336kW
483hp360kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
58.6s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,850cc174cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,260mm168in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,355mm93in
Front track
1,504mm59in
-
Rear track
1,550mm61in
-
Ground clearance
180mm7in
-
Max trunk volume-
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
84L
89L
CO2 emissions-
309g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 959 2.8Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 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
MetricPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
11.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 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
Porsche9592.8
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 959 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 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
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 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
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 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
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 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
Porsche9592.83.9 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.64.1 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has more power, Porsche 959 2.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 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
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9592.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
483 hp
360 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 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
-
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
-
309 g/km
Trunk score
-
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 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 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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