Car comparison

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsPorsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

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 968 Cabrio

3.0 16V

240 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1991-1995

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
305hp227kW
240hp179kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
252 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
841km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,320mm170in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Trunk volume
225L
225L
Max trunk volume
510L
510L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
74L
74L

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 968 Cabrio 3.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5,400 rpm3,000 rpm5,650 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
MetricPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
24.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
160 km/h
99 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
240 hp
179 kW

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S has 65 hp more than Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V and Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: 65 hp (48 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
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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
1,300 kg
2,866 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5.0 s
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: 1.5 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
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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
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
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
VehiclePorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
305 hp
227 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 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
  • Largest trunk

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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