Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 wins (7,11 s vs 7,39 s).
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.
| Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,11 s−0,28 s | 7,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s−0,35 s | 15,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,25 s−1,36 s | 28,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+13 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 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 | Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,69 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,08 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,00 s | 5,10 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,11 s | 7,39 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,24 s | 10,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,17 s | 20,27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,15 s | 42,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 15,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,25 s | 28,61 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 217 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 243 hp | Compacted graphite iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) hits 100 km/h in 7.11 s versus 7.39 s for the Cayenne Diesel. Despite the faster sprint time, the Cayenne Diesel is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is doing 125 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. The gap is 0.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.46 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) finishes in 27.24 s versus 28.60 s, with a 1.36 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 217 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is capped at 230 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel at 217 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 (6.56 kg/hp vs 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.39 seconds. The 0.28 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, Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 wins (7,11 s vs 7,39 s).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1: 230 km/h. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 217 km/h.