Car comparison

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsPorsche 928 5.0 GT V8

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

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Porsche 968

3.0 8V Turbo S

305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995
VS

Porsche 928

5.0 GT V8

330 hp4957 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8

  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
305hp227kW
330hp246kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
393km244mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
4,957cc302cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,836mm72in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,500mm98in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,450mm57in
-
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
74L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SPorsche 928 5.0 GT V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5,400 rpm3,000 rpm5,650 rpm
Porsche9285.0 GT V86,200 rpm4,100 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche9285.0 GT V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
330 hp
246 kW

Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8 has 25 hp more than Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
1,580 kg
3,483 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5.0 s
Porsche9285.0 GT V85.8 s

Although Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8 has more power, Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8: 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
209 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
330 hp
246 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
305 hp
227 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
-
21.9 L/100 km
10.7 mpg US
12.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
-
393 km
244 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 928 5.0 GT V8
Consumption21.9 L/100 km10.7 mpg US12.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km38.32 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi61.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,285 L868 US gal723 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,749 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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