Car comparison

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6vsPorsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

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

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Porsche 911 Speedster

3.6

250 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1989
VS

Porsche 968 Cabrio

3.0 16V

240 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1991-1995

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Speedster3.6Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
252 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
841km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,320mm170in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,374mm54in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,374mm54in
1,450mm57in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
510L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
77L
74L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Speedster3.66,100 rpm4,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V6,200 rpm4,100 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Speedster3.6Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
24.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
252 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
240 hp
179 kW

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 has 10 hp more than Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V and Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
305 Nm
225 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
1,440 kg
3,175 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 Speedster3.6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
252 km/h
157 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.65.7 s
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 and Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Speedster3.6
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
252 km/h
157 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 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Speedster3.6Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Range score
-
841 km
523 mi
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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.

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 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 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

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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