Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SvsPorsche 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 Coupe (F)

2.3 S

190 hp2341 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (G)

3.0 SC

180 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1977-1979

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    608 km
    378 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SPorsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
209Nm154lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,075kg2,370lb
1,150kg2,535lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
608km378mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,341cc143cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,147mm163in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,610mm63in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,271mm89in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,354mm53in
1,380mm54in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
-
Max trunk volume
200L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
80L

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 Targa (G) 3.0 SCPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S6,500 rpm5,200 rpm7,300 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC5,500 rpm4,200 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SPorsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
28.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
180 hp
134 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S has 10 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 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
209 Nm
154 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
1,075 kg
2,370 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S7.0 s
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC7.0 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: 5.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
608 km
378 mi
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
500 km
311 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SPorsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
209 Nm
154 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
608 km
378 mi
500 km
311 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 Coupe (F) 2.3 SPorsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK16 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km28.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi45.06 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal2,400 L634 US gal528 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year4,200 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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