Porsche 911 Targa (993)
3.6
285 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1996-1997
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6vsPorsche 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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Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.4 s
- Fastest top speed275 km/h171 mph
- Most powerful285 hp213 kW
- Highest torque340 Nm251 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight200 hp/t149 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score56/100
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Lightest1,250 kg2,756 lb
- Lowest city consumption15.5 L/100 km15.2 mpg US18.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6 | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 285hp213kW | 207hp154kW |
| Torque | 340Nm251lb-ft | 262Nm193lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,425kg3,142lb | 1,250kg2,756lb |
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 70.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph Calculated | 72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.4s Calculated | 26.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK | 15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated | 166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated | 210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,600cc220cu in | 3,164cc193cu in |
| Length | 4,245mm167in | 4,291mm169in |
| Width | 1,735mm68in | 1,652mm65in |
| Height | 1,300mm51in | 1,320mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,275mm90in | 2,272mm89in |
| Front track | 1,405mm55in | 1,372mm54in |
| Rear track | 1,474mm58in | 1,380mm54in |
| Ground clearance | - | 130mm5in |
| Max trunk volume | 123L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | - | 85L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPowerTorque
- Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6 | 6,100 rpm | 5,250 rpm | 6,350 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 Targa (993)3.6 | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.1 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.4 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.4 s | 26.6 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.9 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.4 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.4 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 177 km/h 110 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6 | 285 hp 213 kW |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 207 hp 154 kW |
Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 has 78 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 Targa (993) 3.6: 78 hp (58 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6 | 340 Nm 251 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 Targa (993)3.6 | 1,425 kg 3,142 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 Targa (993)3.6 | 275 km/h 171 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 Targa (993)3.6 | 5.4 s |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 1.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6 | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 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 Targa (993)3.6 | 285 hp 213 kW | 5.4 s | 275 km/h 171 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 Targa (993)3.6 | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 285 hp 213 kW | 207 hp 154 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | 262 Nm 193 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.4 s | 6.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb | 1,250 kg 2,756 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.4 L/100 km 19.0 mpg US 22.8 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 123 L 4.3 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 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 Targa (993) 3.6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.92 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,255 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6
- Has 78 hp more
- Has 78 Nm more
- Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
- Has 34 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
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Is 175 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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