Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 5,03 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 X 90D | Model Y Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 3,76 s+1,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 12,02 s+1,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 22,07 s+1,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 249 km/h | 250 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hp | 4,39 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model X 90D | Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,49 s | 1,03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,49 s | 1,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,99 s | 2,80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 3,76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 4,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,16 s | 8,65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,94 s | 14,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 12,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 22,07 s |
| Top speed limited | 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 532 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 441 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 1.27 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 0.94 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Performance crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 13.07 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 23.32 s, with a 1.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X 90D and the Model Y Performance are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.59 kg/hp vs 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 1.27 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 5,03 s).
Model X 90D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X 90D: 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. Model Y Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
Model X 90D: 249 km/h. Model Y Performance: 250 km/h.