Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 4,77 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 (Manual) 991.1 | 718 Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,77 s | 4,64 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,81 s | 12,76 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s−0,19 s | 23,08 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+15 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 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 | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,75 s | 3,50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,77 s | 4,64 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 6,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,65 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,89 s | 15,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,81 s | 12,76 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 23,08 s |
| Top speed | 289 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 | 350 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 4.77 s for the 911 Carrera (Manual). At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 148 km/h for the 911 Carrera (Manual). The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 12.81 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 718 Boxster maxes out at 274 km/h while the 911 Carrera (Manual) keeps accelerating towards 289 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 530 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 911 Carrera (Manual) overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 15 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) finishes in 22.88 s versus 23.08 s. The 0.20 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera (Manual) is capped at 289 km/h, the 718 Boxster at 274 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 (4.13 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 0.13 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 4,77 s).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp. 718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h. 718 Boxster: 274 km/h.