Car comparison

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6vsPorsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 Speedster

3.6

250 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1989
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Speedster3.6Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
250hp186kW
231hp172kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,210kg2,668lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,374mm54in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,374mm54in
1,405mm55in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
130mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
77L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreraPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Speedster3.66,100 rpm4,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Speedster3.6Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 has 19 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera and Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
284 Nm
209 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
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 Speedster3.6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.65.7 s
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 Speedster3.6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 Speedster3.6Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
250 hp
186 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 26 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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