Car comparison

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATvsPorsche 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 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989

Comparison overview

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Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
250hp186kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,210kg2,668lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,479cc151cu in
3,164cc193cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,451mm57in
1,405mm55in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
130mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATPorsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreraPowerTorque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 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
MetricPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
22.8 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
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
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT 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 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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
VehiclePorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
250 hp
186 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 66 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 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 190 kg lighter
  • Has 12 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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