Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 gagne (5,73 s vs 6,71 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 S 958.1 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−0,98 s | 6,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−1,01 s | 14,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−1,89 s | 27,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h+35 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,70 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 S 958.1 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 6,71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 8,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 15,83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 30,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 14,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 27,10 s |
| Top speed | 255 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 | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.98 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 133 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 0.73 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.92 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 27.09 s, with a 1.88 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 6.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 0.98 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 gagne (5,73 s vs 6,71 s).
Cayenne S 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,73 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne S 958.1 : 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300 : 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1 : 255 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300 : 220 km/h.