Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 gagne (5,65 s vs 5,73 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 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,65 s+0,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,79 s+0,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,69 s+0,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 267 km/h−12 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,94 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 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,65 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 7,58 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,79 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 255 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 | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 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 | — | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (255 vs 267 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 258 km/h, the Cayenne S 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 0.08 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, Cayman (Manual) 987 gagne (5,65 s vs 5,73 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. Cayman (Manual) 987 : 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1 : 255 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987 : 267 km/h.