Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 959 2.8

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

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Porsche 911 (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche9592.8
Power
480hp358kW
450hp336kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
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
57.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg 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
11.4s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,850cc174cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,260mm168in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,300mm91in
Front track-
1,504mm59in
Rear track-
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
180mm7in
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
84L
CO2 emissions
326g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 959 2.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 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)Turbo 3.6Porsche9592.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 has 30 hp more than Porsche 959 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 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)Turbo 3.6
1,620 kg
3,571 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)Turbo 3.6
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)Turbo 3.63.7 s
Porsche9592.83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 959 2.8: 0.2 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)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 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)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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)Turbo 3.6Porsche9592.8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
-
CO2 score
326 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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) Turbo 3.6
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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