Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6vsPorsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 Targa (993)

3.6

285 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1996-1997
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930)

3.3 Turbo

301 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1978-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Most powerful
    301 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    412 Nm
    304 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
285hp213kW
301hp224kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
412Nm304lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,299cc201cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,275mm90in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,405mm55in
1,432mm56in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
80L
CO2 emissions
289g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurboPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.66,100 rpm5,250 rpm6,350 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo has 16 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
412 Nm
304 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
1,300 kg
2,866 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 Targa (993)3.6
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.65.4 s
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5.4 s

Although Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo has more power, Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
285 hp
213 kW
301 hp
224 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
412 Nm
304 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
-
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
289 g/km
-
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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 (993) 3.6Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 72 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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