Porsche 911 Coupe (F)
2.3 S
190 hp2341 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SvsPorsche 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 (G)
3.2 Carrera CAT
207 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1984-1989
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Most powerful207 hp154 kW
- Highest torque262 Nm193 lb-ft
- Best overall score52/100
- Best performance score54/100
Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,075 kg2,370 lb
- Best power-to-weight177 hp/t132 kW/t5.7 kg/hp
- Best economy score79/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 207hp154kW |
| Torque | 209Nm154lb-ft | 262Nm193lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,075kg2,370lb | 1,250kg2,756lb |
| Gross weight | 1,400kg3,086lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.0s Calculated | 26.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 608km378mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,341cc143cu in | 3,164cc193cu in |
| Length | 4,147mm163in | 4,291mm169in |
| Width | 1,610mm63in | 1,652mm65in |
| Height | 1,320mm52in | 1,320mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,271mm89in | 2,272mm89in |
| Front track | 1,372mm54in | 1,372mm54in |
| Rear track | 1,354mm53in | 1,380mm54in |
| Ground clearance | 150mm6in | 130mm5in |
| Max trunk volume | 200L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 62L | 85L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SPorsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPowerTorque
- Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | 6,500 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 7,300 rpm |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 5,900 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.0 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 27.0 s | 26.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.9 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 157 km/h 97 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | 190 hp 142 kW |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 207 hp 154 kW |
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT has 17 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 17 hp (13 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | 209 Nm 154 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | 1,075 kg 2,370 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | 7.0 s |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.0 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 207 hp 154 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 209 Nm 154 lb-ft | 262 Nm 193 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.0 s | 6.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,075 kg 2,370 lb | 1,250 kg 2,756 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 608 km 378 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 166 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,678 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S
- Is 175 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Has 17 hp more
- Has 53 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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