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Porsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001 3.6vsPorsche 911 Targa (964) Carrera 2 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001

3.6

320 hp3596 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2002-2005
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (964)

Carrera 2 3.6

250 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1989-1993

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
Power
320hp239kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,596cc219cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track-
1,380mm54in
Rear track-
1,374mm54in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Max trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
77L
CO2 emissions
274g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (964) Carrera 2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (964) Carrera 2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.66,100 rpm4,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6 has 70 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (964) Carrera 2 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (964) Carrera 2 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
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 (996)Facelift 20013.65.7 s
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.65.7 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 Targa (964)Carrera 2 3.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
-
CO2 score
274 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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.

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 (996) Facelift 2001 3.6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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