Porsche 911 Coupe (G)
3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1986-1989
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATvsPorsche 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 944 Cabrio
3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.3 s
- Fastest top speed250 km/h155 mph Unrestricted240 km/h149 mph Restricted
- Most powerful217 hp162 kW
- Lightest1,210 kg2,668 lb
- Best power-to-weight179 hp/t134 kW/t5.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score57/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 217hp162kW | 211hp157kW |
| Torque | 265Nm195lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,210kg2,668lb | 1,465kg3,230lb |
| Gross weight | 1,530kg3,373lb | 1,710kg3,770lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated | 89.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3s | 7.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.0s Calculated | 29.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s Calculated | 6.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.3s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated | 144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 219Nm/t147lb-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 Carrera CATPorsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CATPowerTorque
- Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
- Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 5,900 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 5,800 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.3 s | 7.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.0 s | 29.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.4 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.3 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 163 km/h 102 mph | 153 km/h 95 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW |
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 211 hp 157 kW |
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT has 6 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 CAT: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 265 Nm 195 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.3 s |
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 7.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: 0.8 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW | 6.3 s | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 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.
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| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
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| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 217 hp 162 kW | 211 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.3 s | 7.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,210 kg 2,668 lb | 1,465 kg 3,230 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power-to-weight score | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 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 CAT
- Has 6 hp more
- Is 255 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT
- Has 15 Nm more
Pros
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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