Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 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 944 Cabrio

3.0 S2 CAT

211 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

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 2.7Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
210hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
255Nm188lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,075kg2,370lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,687cc164cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,147mm163in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,271mm89in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,372mm54in
-
Rear track
1,394mm55in
-
Ground clearance
150mm6in
-
Max trunk volume
200L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
80L

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 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT5,800 rpm4,100 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
153 km/h
95 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp
157 kW

Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT has 1 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 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: 1 hp (1 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
280 Nm
207 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
1,465 kg
3,230 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
240 km/h
149 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT7.1 s

Although Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT has more power, Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: 0.8 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 (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
210 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 390 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 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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