Audi Quattro (1980 – 1991) vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (1983 – 1989): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,210 kg against 1,290 kg. At 4,402 mm, the Audi Quattro is 112 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. The Audi Quattro dates from 1980 – 1991, the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet from 1983 – 1989.
| Specification |
Audi
Quattro
1980 – 1991
|
Porsche
911 Carrera Cabriolet
1983 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1991 | 1983 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 218 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 285 Nm | 265 – 284 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 7.1 s | 6.1 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 222 – 230 km/h | 240 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.0 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,402 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,339 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,271 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,380 kg | 1,210 – 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.