Porsche Taycan Turbo S J1.1 vs Porsche Cayenne S 958.1: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Taycan Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 2.72 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. The instant torque of 1,050 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Taycan Turbo S leads by 3.01 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Taycan Turbo S is doing 171 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 2.24 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan Turbo S crosses the line in 10.64 s versus 13.92 s. The 3.28 s gap represents roughly 141 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Past 400 metres, the Taycan Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 238 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan Turbo S finishes in 19.50 s versus 25.21 s, with a 5.70 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (260 vs 255 km/h), preventing any comeback.

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Taycan Turbo S and the Cayenne S are governed to 260 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 3.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.