Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche 911 Coupe (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 (F)

Carrera RS 2.7

210 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera CAT

217 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1986-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
210hp157kW
217hp162kW
Torque
255Nm188lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,075kg2,370lb
1,210kg2,668lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,687cc164cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,147mm163in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,271mm89in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,394mm55in
1,405mm55in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
130mm5in
Max trunk volume
200L
-
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 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76,300 rpm5,100 rpm7,300 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp
162 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT has 7 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
1,210 kg
2,668 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)Carrera RS 2.7
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Carrera RS 2.76.3 s
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT6.3 s

Although Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT has more power, Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp
162 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (F)Carrera RS 2.7Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
210 hp
157 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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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
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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) Carrera RS 2.7
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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