Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6vsPorsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (996)

GT3 3.6

360 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2001
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (993)

3.6

285 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.3 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    123 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
360hp268kW
285hp213kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
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Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,275mm90in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,405mm55in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,474mm58in
Max trunk volume
110L
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
89L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.67,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.66,100 rpm5,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
17.4 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 has 75 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
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)GT3 3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
1,425 kg
3,142 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)GT3 3.6
302 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
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)GT3 3.64.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: 0.6 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 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
5.4 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)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 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 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
5.4 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 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
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Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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) GT3 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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