Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 gagne (5,65 s vs 6,47 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 | Macan 95B.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s−0,82 s | 6,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s−0,91 s | 14,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s−2,03 s | 26,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+38 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,32 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 | Macan 95B.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,68 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 4,68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 8,70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 15,31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,16 s | 27,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s | 14,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 26,72 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 229 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 | 252 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 6.47 s for the Macan. At this point, the Cayman (Manual) leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 127 km/h for the Macan. The gap is 0.53 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 14.70 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 39 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 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 26.72 s, with a 2.03 s lead.
Electronically capped at 232 km/h, the Macan 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 7.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.13 seconds. The 0.82 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 6,47 s).
Cayman (Manual) 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayman (Manual) 987 : 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. Macan 95B.3 : 252 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp.
Cayman (Manual) 987 : 267 km/h. Macan 95B.3 : 229 km/h.