Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 7,43 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.
| Cayman (Manual) 987 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s−1,78 s | 7,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s−1,64 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s−3,82 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+50 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 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 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,48 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 7,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 19,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,16 s | 39,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 217 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 243 hp | Compacted graphite iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 7.43 s for the Cayenne Diesel. At this point, the Cayman (Manual) leads by 1.78 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 15.43 s. The 1.64 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 28.50 s, with a 3.81 s lead.
Electronically capped at 217 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel 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 (4.94 kg/hp vs 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 1.78 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 7,43 s).
Cayman (Manual) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 217 km/h.