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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera 4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G)

3.2 Carrera CAT

207 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1984-1989

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
350hp261kW
207hp154kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
262Nm193lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
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Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,380mm54in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
285L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
85L
CO2 emissions
223g/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 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
26.6 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
207 hp
154 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 143 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
262 Nm
193 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
1,250 kg
2,756 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
282 km/h
175 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.45.1 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
5.1 s
282 km/h
175 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
350 hp
261 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
262 Nm
193 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
-
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 128 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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