Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) 987 wins (4,83 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 S (PDK) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 4,83 s+0,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 12,79 s+1,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 22,87 s+2,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 283 km/h−28 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hp | 4,30 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 S 958.1 | Cayman S (PDK) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,26 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 6,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 9,61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 14,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 12,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 22,87 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 283 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 | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Cayman S (PDK) leads by 0.90 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.62 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 13.92 s. The 1.13 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 25.21 s, with a 2.35 s lead.
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 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 0.90 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 (PDK) 987 wins (4,83 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne S 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Cayman S (PDK) 987: 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h. Cayman S (PDK) 987: 283 km/h.