Car comparison

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8vsPorsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

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

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Porsche 928

5.4 GTS V8

350 hp5397 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1995
VS

Porsche 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9285.4 GTS V8Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
350hp261kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
260 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km445mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,397cc329cu in
2,479cc151cu in
Length
4,523mm178in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,451mm57in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
200L
-
Max trunk volume
400L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
86L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85,700 rpm4,250 rpm6,800 rpm
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9285.4 GTS V8Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
260 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 has 100 hp more than Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85.7 s
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 and Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9285.4 GTS V8Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
350 hp
261 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Range score
717 km
445 mi
-
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 5.4 GTS V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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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