Porsche 944
2.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991
Car comparison
Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATvsPorsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera 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 CAT
217 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1986-1989
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph
- Most powerful250 hp186 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score61/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Lightest1,210 kg2,668 lb
- Best power-to-weight179 hp/t134 kW/t5.6 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250hp186kW | 217hp162kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 265Nm195lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,400kg3,086lb | 1,210kg2,668lb |
| Gross weight | 1,740kg3,836lb | 1,530kg3,373lb |
| Top speed | 260 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 75.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.3s Calculated | 23.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK | 14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.0s Calculated | 14.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated | 179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated | 219Nm/t147lb-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 Carrera CATPowerTorque
- Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 5,800 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 5,900 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.6 s | 6.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.9 s | 6.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.3 s | 23.1 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.2 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.8 s | 12.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.0 s | 14.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 166 km/h 103 mph | 163 km/h 101 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 250 hp 186 kW |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW |
Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT has 33 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 33 hp (25 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 260 km/h 162 mph |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 5.9 s |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.3 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 CAT: 0.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | 250 hp 186 kW | 5.9 s | 260 km/h 162 mph |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW | 6.3 s | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 250 hp 186 kW | 217 hp 162 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.9 s | 6.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 260 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb | 1,210 kg 2,668 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power-to-weight score | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT
- Has 33 hp more
- Has 85 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 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 CAT
- Is 190 kg lighter
- Has 1 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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