Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman gagne (4,56 s vs 4,64 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 | 718 Cayman | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 4,56 s+0,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 12,66 s+0,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s | 22,89 s+0,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,45 kg/hp | 4,45 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 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,50 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 4,56 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 5,89 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,81 s | 9,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,72 s | 15,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 12,66 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 274 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 | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 4.65 s for the 718 Boxster. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 147 km/h for the 718 Boxster. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 12.76 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman finishes in 22.89 s versus 23.08 s, with a 0.19 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (274 vs 274 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 718 Boxster and the 718 Cayman are governed to 274 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.45 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman gagne (4,56 s vs 4,64 s).
718 Boxster passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,64 secondes (simulation calibrée).
718 Boxster : 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. 718 Cayman : 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
718 Boxster : 274 km/h. 718 Cayman : 274 km/h.