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Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreravsPorsche 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 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G)

3.2 Carrera CAT

207 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1984-1989

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
231hp172kW
207hp154kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
262Nm193lb-ft
Curb weight
1,210kg2,668lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,530kg3,373lb
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Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,164cc193cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,405mm55in
1,380mm54in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
85L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreraPorsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 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 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
26.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
207 hp
154 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera has 24 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 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
284 Nm
209 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
1,210 kg
2,668 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
245 km/h
152 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
231 hp
172 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
262 Nm
193 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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