Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 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 PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,70 s | 5,28 s+2,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s | 13,38 s+2,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,29 s | 24,10 s+4,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 262 km/h−37 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,35 kg/hp | 5,06 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 PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,52 s | 1,43 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,18 s | 3,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,70 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,24 s | 6,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,70 s | 11,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,48 s | 18,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,29 s | 24,10 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 262 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 | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 7.70 s for the Cayenne (Manual). At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 2.42 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (Manual). The gap is 1.27 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 15.52 s. The 2.15 s gap represents roughly 84 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 28.28 s, with a 4.19 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 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.24 seconds. The 2.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 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 PDK 987: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
Cayenne (Manual) 958.1: 225 km/h. Cayman PDK 987: 262 km/h.