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

300 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
285hp213kW
300hp224kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,335kg2,943lb
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
69.9s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
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
1,492mm59in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
81L
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 rpm6,000 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
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
17.0 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
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
111 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
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo has 15 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: 15 hp (11 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
430 Nm
317 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
1,335 kg
2,943 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 Turbo5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: 0.2 s.

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
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 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
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
285 hp
213 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.2 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
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
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
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 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) 3.6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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