Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1996-1997
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (997)

Targa 4 3.6

325 hp3596 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.4 L/100 km
    13.5 mpg US
    16.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    280 g/km
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Largest trunk
    123 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
285hp213kW
325hp242kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,596cc219cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,275mm90in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,405mm55in
-
Rear track
1,474mm58in
-
Max trunk volume
123L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
67L
CO2 emissions
289g/km
280g/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 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 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
11.3 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 has 40 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 40 hp (30 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
370 Nm
273 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
1,550 kg
3,417 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
275 km/h
171 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.65.8 s

Although Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: 0.8 L/100 km.

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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 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 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (993)3.6Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
-
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
289 g/km
280 g/km
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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