Opel Calibra (1989 – 1997) vs Porsche 911 Targa (1989 – 1993): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Targa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 245 km/h. The Opel Calibra uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,185 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Opel Calibra is 242 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Targa.
| Specification |
Opel
Calibra
1989 – 1997
|
Porsche
911 Targa
1989 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1997 | 1989 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | Targa · Convertible |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 204 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 169 – 280 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 12.0 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 245 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 11.2 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,249 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,185 – 1,380 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.