Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) wins (5,65 s vs 7,11 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.65 s
| Measure | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | Cayman (Manual) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 5.65 s | 1.46 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 13.79 s | 1.32 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 24.69 s | 2.56 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 267 km/h | 37 km/h · Cayman (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.56 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman (Manual) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | Cayman (Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.69 s | 1.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.00 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.24 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.17 s | 12.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.15 s | 19.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 13.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 267 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 7.11 s for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). At this point, the Cayman (Manual) leads by 1.46 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 15.11 s. The 1.32 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 27.24 s, with a 2.55 s lead.
Electronically capped at 230 km/h, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.56 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.93 seconds. The 1.46 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) wins (5,65 s vs 7,11 s).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual): 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 230 km/h. Cayman (Manual): 267 km/h.