Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E3.1 wins (4,63 s vs 5,13 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 E3.1 | Cayenne S 958.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s−0,49 s | 5,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s−0,66 s | 13,45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,26 s−1,24 s | 24,50 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+13 km/h | 251 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,96 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 E3.1 | Cayenne S 958.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,22 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,11 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,38 s | 3,81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,04 s | 7,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,10 s | 11,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,21 s | 19,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 13,45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,26 s | 24,50 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 251 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 5.13 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.49 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 145 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.41 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 13.45 s. The 0.66 s gap represents roughly 31 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 202 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 23.26 s versus 24.50 s, with a 1.24 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 264 km/h, the Cayenne S at 257 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 (4.59 kg/hp vs 4.96 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 0.49 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, Cayenne S E3.1 wins (4,63 s vs 5,13 s).
Cayenne S E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S E3.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. Cayenne S 958.2: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E3.1: 264 km/h. Cayenne S 958.2: 251 km/h.