9A1/MA1 vs MA3
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Reliability score
Tied
82/100
0
/ 100
BUY
9A1/MA1
Porsche
0
/ 100
BUY
MA3
Porsche
Specifications
9A1/MA1
MA3
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
82
Years
2008--2019
2021--present
Displacement
3800 cc
3995 cc
Layout
F6
F6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
350--400 hp
500--525 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0
Character
9A1/MA1
"991 Carrera NA and 997.2. Direct fuel injection. No IMS bearing. No bore scoring concern. Porsche's most reliable modern flat-6. Oil separator system improved. Excellent longevity."
MA3
"992 GT3/GT3 RS. 9,000 rpm redline. Derived from RSR race engine. No IMS. No bore scoring. Individual throttle bodies. Most exotic production flat-6 ever. Track-ready but street reliable."
Issues Comparison
9A1/MA1 1
○ MINOR
No significant design flaws known
MA3 1
○ MINOR
No known design flaws
Models
9A1/MA1 0
No models listed.