Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 8,05 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 718 Boxster | Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−3,41 s | 8,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s−3,03 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s−5,67 s | 28,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h+54 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,38 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 718 Boxster | Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 3,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 8,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 10,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,81 s | 19,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,72 s | 37,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s | 28,75 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 220 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 294 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 8.05 s for the Cayenne (Tiptronic S). At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 3.41 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne (Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.88 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 15.79 s. The 3.03 s gap represents roughly 115 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster finishes in 23.08 s versus 28.75 s, with a 5.67 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Boxster is capped at 274 km/h, the Cayenne (Tiptronic S) at 227 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.45 kg/hp vs 7.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.92 seconds. The 3.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 8,05 s).
718 Boxster goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,64 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 294 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp.
718 Boxster: 274 km/h. Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 220 km/h.