Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S 981 wins (4,89 s vs 7,55 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 S 981 | Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s−2,66 s | 7,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s−2,61 s | 15,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s−5,02 s | 28,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h+56 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,68 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 S 981 | Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,21 s | 10,29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,92 s | 18,36 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,62 s | 35,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s | 15,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 28,19 s |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 222 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. At this point, the Cayman S leads by 2.66 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The gap is 1.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 15.50 s. The 2.60 s gap represents roughly 103 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 28.19 s, with a 5.02 s lead.
Electronically capped at 229 km/h, the Cayenne Platinum Edition 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 (4.00 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.90 seconds. The 2.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S 981 wins (4,89 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayman S 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,89 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp. Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Cayman S 981: 278 km/h. Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1: 222 km/h.