Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 and 718 Boxster S are neck and neck (4,16 s vs 4,16 s, no significant gap).
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.
| 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 718 Boxster S | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s | 4,16 s+0,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,19 s | 12,06 s+0,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,01 s | 21,70 s+0,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h+1 km/h | 285 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,95 kg/hp | 3,87 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 718 Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,18 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 1,98 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s | 4,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,39 s | 5,25 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,56 s | 8,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,31 s | 12,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,19 s | 12,06 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,01 s | 21,70 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 285 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4 hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 4.16 s for the 718 Boxster S. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster S is doing 157 km/h against 155 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.19 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster S finishes in 21.69 s versus 22.00 s, with a 0.31 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (286 vs 285 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 911 Carrera 4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Boxster S’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4 is capped at 291 km/h, the 718 Boxster S at 285 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 (3.95 kg/hp vs 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.10 seconds. The 0.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 and 718 Boxster S are neck and neck (4,16 s vs 4,16 s, no significant gap).
911 Carrera 4 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. 718 Boxster S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 991.2: 286 km/h. 718 Boxster S: 285 km/h.