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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005
VS

Porsche 911 Dakar (992)

3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
420hp313kW
480hp358kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
12.0s
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
638km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,338mm53in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
161mm6in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
63L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
12.0 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 has 60 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
1,605 kg
3,538 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)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.8 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 1.4 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)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
3.4 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in
Range score
-
638 km
396 mi
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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