Porsche Panamera Turbo S or Porsche 718 Cayman: which has more power?

Porsche Panamera Turbo S produces 550 hp and 800 Nm torque vs 380 Nm, versus 300 hp for Porsche 718 Cayman. Porsche Panamera Turbo S leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S or the Porsche 718 Cayman?

Porsche Panamera Turbo S is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4.6s for Porsche 718 Cayman, a gap of 0.7s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S or the Porsche 718 Cayman?

Porsche Panamera Turbo S has a clear edge over the Porsche 718 Cayman to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S or Porsche 718 Cayman: which has more power?

Porsche Panamera Turbo S has about 85% more power than the Porsche 718 Cayman. On torque, Porsche Panamera Turbo S also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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Porsche Panamera Turbo S vs Porsche 718 Cayman: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

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Panamera Turbo S

550 hp · 800 Nm · 1,995 kg · 2012

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718 Cayman

300 hp · 380 Nm · 1,335 kg · 2018

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Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start: Standing, straight line
Surface: Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind: None
Driver: 1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits: 0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve: Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax: Manufacturer limited
Transmission: Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

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Panamera Turbo S

3,63kg/hpratio better by 0,82 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	550 hp	8 cyl
Torque	800 Nm
Weight	1 995 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	Unknown

Porsche

718 Cayman

4,45kg/hpcompensated by −660 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	300 hp	B4
Torque	380 Nm
Weight	1 335 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Propulsion
Gearbox	DUAL_CLUTCH

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Panamera Turbo S or 718 Cayman?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of Panamera Turbo S?

Data not available.

Panamera Turbo S or 718 Cayman: for what use?

Panamera Turbo S: 550 hp, ratio 3,63 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Panamera Turbo S vs 718 Cayman?

Panamera Turbo S: 306 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.

Characteristic

Value

Detail

Power

550 hp

8 cyl

Torque

800 Nm

Weight

1 995 kg

manufacturer kerb weight

Drivetrain

Integrale (AWD)

Gearbox

Unknown

Characteristic

Value

Detail

Power

300 hp

Torque

380 Nm

Weight

1 335 kg

manufacturer kerb weight

Drivetrain

Propulsion

Gearbox

DUAL_CLUTCH

Porsche Panamera Turbo S vs Porsche 718 Cayman: which is truly faster?

Panamera Turbo S

718 Cayman

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Calibration

Under the bonnet

Panamera Turbo S

718 Cayman

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Porsche Panamera Turbo S vs Porsche 718 Cayman: which is truly faster?

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718 Cayman

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Calibration

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