Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,04 s vs 5,37 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.
| Model 3 Performance | Model Y Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,04 s−2,33 s | 5,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,13 s−2,78 s | 13,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,49 s−5,71 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+45 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,62 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,84 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 | Model 3 Performance | Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,82 s | 1,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,37 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,26 s | 3,80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,04 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,03 s | 7,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,97 s | 14,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,20 s | 33,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,13 s | 13,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,49 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 216 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 769 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.04 s versus 5.37 s for the Model Y Long Range RWD. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 2.33 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model Y Long Range RWD. The gap is 1.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.12 s versus 13.90 s. The 2.78 s gap represents roughly 116 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 20.48 s versus 26.20 s, with a 5.72 s lead.
The Model 3 Performance features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model Y Long Range RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Performance is capped at 261 km/h, the Model Y Long Range RWD at 217 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.62 kg/hp vs 6.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.80 seconds. The 2.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,04 s vs 5,37 s).
Model 3 Performance passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,04 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model 3 Performance : 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range RWD : 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
Model 3 Performance : 261 km/h. Model Y Long Range RWD : 216 km/h.