Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8vsPorsche 959 2.8

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

GT3 RS 3.8

450 hp3797 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    328 hp/t
    245 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche9592.8
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km315mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,797cc232cu in
2,850cc174cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,260mm168in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,300mm91in
Front track-
1,504mm59in
Rear track-
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
180mm7in
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
67L
84L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 959 2.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.87,900 rpm6,750 rpm8,150 rpm
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche9592.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
11.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche9592.8
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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.84.0 s
Porsche9592.83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: 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 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
-
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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
508 km
315 mi
-
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
310 hp/t
231 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) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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