Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,86 s vs 5,28 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.
| 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,86 s−0,42 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s−0,62 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,25 s−1,41 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 284 km/h+20 km/h | 264 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,42 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 | 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,77 s | 3,87 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,86 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,48 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,10 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,80 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,25 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed | 284 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 552 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.86 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) is doing 144 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) crosses the line in 12.96 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) finishes in 23.25 s versus 24.66 s, with a 1.41 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) is capped at 284 km/h, the Panamera at 264 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 (4.43 kg/hp vs 5.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,86 s vs 5,28 s).
911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp. Panamera 971: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1: 284 km/h. Panamera 971: 264 km/h.