Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreravsPorsche 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 (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (G)

3.0 SC

180 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1977-1979

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
231hp172kW
180hp134kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,210kg2,668lb
1,150kg2,535lb
Gross weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,164cc193cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,405mm55in
1,380mm54in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
85L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreraPorsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SCPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 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 (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
28.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
180 hp
134 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera has 51 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 (G) 3.2 Carrera: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
284 Nm
209 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
1,210 kg
2,668 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
245 km/h
152 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 (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera and Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: 0.9 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 (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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
231 hp
172 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
Fuel consumption
-
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 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
-
500 km
311 mi
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 Targa (G) 3.0 SC
Consumption16 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi45.06 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,400 L634 US gal528 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,200 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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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