Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G)
3.2 Carrera CAT
207 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1984-1989
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CATvsPorsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Porsche 911 Targa (G)
3.0 SC
180 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1977-1979
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph
- Most powerful207 hp154 kW
- Highest torque262 Nm193 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight166 hp/t123 kW/t6.0 kg/hp
- Best performance score54/100
Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC
- Lightest1,150 kg2,535 lb
- Best overall score53/100
- Best economy score64/100
- Best practicality score56/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 207hp154kW | 180hp134kW |
| Torque | 262Nm193lb-ft | 245Nm181lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,250kg2,756lb | 1,150kg2,535lb |
| Gross weight | - | 1,430kg3,153lb |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 75.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 7.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.6s Calculated | 28.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg 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 | 14.6s Calculated | 15.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated | 213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 500km311mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,164cc193cu in | 2,993cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,291mm169in | 4,291mm169in |
| Width | 1,652mm65in | 1,652mm65in |
| Height | 1,320mm52in | 1,340mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,272mm89in | 2,272mm89in |
| Front track | 1,372mm54in | 1,372mm54in |
| Rear track | 1,380mm54in | 1,380mm54in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 85L | 80L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPorsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SCPowerTorque
- Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 5,900 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | 5,500 rpm | 4,200 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.6 s | 28.1 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.6 s | 15.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 159 km/h 99 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 207 hp 154 kW |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | 180 hp 134 kW |
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT has 27 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 27 hp (20 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 262 Nm 193 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | 245 Nm 181 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 1,250 kg 2,756 lb |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | 1,150 kg 2,535 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.5 s |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | 7.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 166 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 207 hp 154 kW | 6.5 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.0 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 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 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 207 hp 154 kW | 180 hp 134 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 262 Nm 193 lb-ft | 245 Nm 181 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 7.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,250 kg 2,756 lb | 1,150 kg 2,535 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 16.0 L/100 km 14.7 mpg US 17.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 500 km 311 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 166 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 16 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 28.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 45.06 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,400 L634 US gal528 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,200 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Has 27 hp more
- Has 17 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 9 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 Targa (G) 3.0 SC
- Is 100 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
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