Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6vsSpyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V

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

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Porsche 911 (997)

GT3 RS 3.6

415 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Spyker C8 Laviolette

4.2i V8 40V

400 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    415 hp
    309 kW
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Power
415hp309kW
400hp298kW
Torque
405Nm299lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
62.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
314hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,185mm165in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,245mm49in
Wheelbase
2,360mm93in
2,575mm101in
Front track-
1,400mm55in
Rear track-
1,580mm62in
Max trunk volume
105L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
90L
75L
CO2 emissions
307g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.67,600 rpm5,500 rpm7,850 rpm
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
12.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6 has 15 hp more than Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V and Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
1,275 kg
2,811 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)GT3 RS 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.64.2 s
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6 and Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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)GT3 RS 3.6
Power
415 hp
309 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,245 mm
49.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Power
415 hp
309 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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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-
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,245 mm
49.0 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
-
CO2 score
307 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 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) GT3 RS 3.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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