Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S | Cayman S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.89 s | 0.23 s · Cayman S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.45 s | 12.90 s | 0.55 s · Cayman S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.50 s | 23.17 s | 1.33 s · Cayman S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h | 278 km/h | 27 km/h · Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.96 kg/hp | 4.00 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.26 s · tight gap | 1.36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.81 s | 3.70 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.09 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.79 s | 9.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.60 s | 15.62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.45 s | 12.90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.50 s | 23.17 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 278 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 5.13 s for the Cayenne S. The 0.23 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 13.45 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 24.50 s, with a 1.33 s lead.
The Cayenne S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman S’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 257 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 (4.96 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.11 seconds. The 0.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,13 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. Cayman S: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 251 km/h. Cayman S: 278 km/h.