Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreravsPorsche 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 (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989
VS

Porsche 944 Cabrio

3.0 S2 CAT

211 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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 performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
231hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,210kg2,668lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,164cc193cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,372mm54in
-
Rear track
1,405mm55in
-
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 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: 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
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 (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
29.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp
157 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera has 20 hp more than Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 20 hp (15 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
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 (G)3.2 Carrera
1,210 kg
2,668 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 (G)3.2 Carrera
245 km/h
152 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 (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera and Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: 1.0 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
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 (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 (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
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 (G)3.2 CarreraPorsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
231 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
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
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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