Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 7,70 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 (Manual) 958.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,70 s | 5,65 s+2,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s | 13,79 s+1,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,29 s | 24,69 s+3,60 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 267 km/h−42 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,35 kg/hp | 4,94 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 (Manual) 958.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,52 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,18 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,70 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,24 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,70 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,48 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,29 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 267 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 294 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 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 7.70 s for the Cayenne (Manual). At this point, the Cayman (Manual) leads by 2.05 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (Manual). The gap is 0.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 15.52 s. The 1.74 s gap represents roughly 68 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 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 28.28 s, with a 3.59 s lead.
Electronically capped at 227 km/h, the Cayenne (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 (7.35 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 12.24 seconds. The 2.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 7,70 s).
Cayenne (Manual) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,70 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (Manual) 958.1: 294 hp, ratio 7,35 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne (Manual) 958.1: 225 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.