Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurbovsPorsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930)

3.3 Turbo

301 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1978-1987
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (993)

3.6

285 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • 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 overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
301hp224kW
285hp213kW
Torque
412Nm304lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,299cc201cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,275mm90in
Front track
1,432mm56in
1,405mm55in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,474mm58in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Max trunk volume-
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
275 km/h
171 mph
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
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 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 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
412 Nm
304 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
1,425 kg
3,142 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 (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
275 km/h
171 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
275 km/h
171 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 (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
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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

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 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
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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 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
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
301 hp
224 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
412 Nm
304 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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
Range score
762 km
473 mi
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Trunk score
-
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurboPorsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 72 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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