Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S 981 wins (4,89 s vs 5,56 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 GTS 958.1 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 4,89 s+0,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 12,90 s+0,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 23,17 s+1,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h | 278 km/h−17 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,96 kg/hp | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne GTS 958.1 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,36 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,03 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,82 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 278 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 5.56 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Cayman S leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 13.70 s. The 0.80 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 24.70 s, with a 1.53 s lead.
Electronically capped at 261 km/h, the Cayenne GTS 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 (4.96 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.33 seconds. The 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S 981 wins (4,89 s vs 5,56 s).
Cayenne GTS 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.1: 261 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.