Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 wins (7,11 s vs 8,05 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.
| Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 | Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,11 s−0,94 s | 8,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s−0,68 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,25 s−1,50 s | 28,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+10 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,38 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 (Tiptronic S) 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,69 s | 1,62 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,08 s | 3,01 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,00 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,11 s | 8,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,24 s | 10,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,17 s | 19,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,15 s | 37,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,25 s | 28,75 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 220 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 | 294 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 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 8.05 s for the Cayenne (Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) leads by 0.94 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is doing 125 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne (Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.34 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 15.79 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 27 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 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) finishes in 27.24 s versus 28.75 s, with a 1.50 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 220 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 (Tiptronic S) at 227 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 7.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.92 seconds. The 0.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 wins (7,11 s vs 8,05 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 (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 294 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp.
Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1: 230 km/h. Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 220 km/h.