Sur 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD gagne (5,37 s vs 5,75 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 S 85 | Model Y Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,37 s+0,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 13,91 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s−1,03 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 216 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 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 S 85 | Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,46 s | 3,80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 7,45 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,43 s | 14,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,22 s | 33,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 13,91 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed | 201 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 | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 5.75 s for the Model S 85. At this point, the Model Y Long Range RWD leads by 0.38 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 137 km/h for the Model S 85. The gap is 0.34 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 13.94 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Model S 85 maxes out at 201 km/h while the Model Y Long Range RWD keeps accelerating towards 216 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.34 s.
Around 419 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Model S 85 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 15 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Model S 85 finishes in 25.17 s versus 26.20 s. The 1.03 s delta in favour of the Model S 85 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S 85 is capped at 201 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 (5.82 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 0.38 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 Y Long Range RWD gagne (5,37 s vs 5,75 s).
Model S 85 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,75 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S 85 : 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range RWD : 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
Model S 85 : 201 km/h. Model Y Long Range RWD : 216 km/h.