Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 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 Targa (993)

3.6

285 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1996-1997
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
285hp213kW
231hp172kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,210kg2,668lb
Gross weight-
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,275mm90in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,405mm55in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,405mm55in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Max trunk volume
123L
-
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 Targa (993) 3.6Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreraPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (993) 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 Targa (993)3.66,100 rpm5,250 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 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
22.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 has 54 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 Targa (993) 3.6: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
340 Nm
251 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 Targa (993)3.6
1,425 kg
3,142 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 Targa (993)3.6
275 km/h
171 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 Targa (993)3.65.4 s
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
275 km/h
171 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 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
285 hp
213 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • 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

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