Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurbovsPorsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

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

300 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989
VS

Porsche 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
300hp224kW
250hp186kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
260 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,299cc201cu in
2,479cc151cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,432mm56in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,451mm57in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
125mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
81L
80L

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 944 2.5 Turbo S CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
260 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
300 hp
224 kW
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo has 50 hp more than Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 50 hp (37 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
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 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
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 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 Turbo5.2 s
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo and Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 0.7 s.

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
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 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
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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
300 hp
224 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
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-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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