Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8

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 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
420hp313kW
385hp287kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,472mm58in
-
Rear track
1,528mm60in
-
Max trunk volume
100L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
67L
CO2 emissions-
251g/km

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 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.86,500 rpm4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
14.2 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
189 km/h
117 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has 35 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 35 hp (26 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
420 Nm
310 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
1,570 kg
3,461 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
295 km/h
183 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.84.7 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.1 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.7 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
-
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
-
251 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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