Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6vsPorsche 911 Speedster 3.6

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1996-1997
VS

Porsche 911 Speedster

3.6

250 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1989

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Power
285hp213kW
250hp186kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight-
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,275mm90in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,405mm55in
1,374mm54in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,374mm54in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
77L

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 Speedster 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: 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 Speedster3.66,100 rpm4,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
19.0 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 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 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 has 35 hp more than Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: 35 hp (26 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 Speedster3.6
310 Nm
229 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
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 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
275 km/h
171 mph
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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 Speedster3.65.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: 0.3 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
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
275 km/h
171 mph
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
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
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Speedster3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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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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 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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