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Tesla Model X Long Range vs Porsche 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 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.

large SUV · 2022 vs 2011 · Methodology
TeslaBEVFaster

Model X Long Range

670 hp · 660 Nm · 2,352 kg · 2022

VS
PorschePetrol

911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1

350 hp · 390 Nm · 1,445 kg · 2011

Result · 0–100 km/h

ATesla Model X Long Range

4.11 s

Gap0.66 sin favour of Model X Long Range
BPorsche 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1

4.77 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel X Long Range911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1Gap
0–100 km/h4.11 s4.77 s0.66 s · Model X Long Range
400 m standing start11.93 s12.81 s0.88 s · Model X Long Range
1,000 m standing start21.31 s22.89 s1.58 s · Model X Long Range
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h289 km/h39 km/h · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1
Power-to-weight ratio3.51 kg/hp4.13 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model X Long Range

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

TeslaBEVModel X Long Range
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
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PorschePetrol911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
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0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageModel X Long Range911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1
0–30 km/h1.23 s · tight gap1.29 s
0–50 km/h2.04 s · tight gap2.15 s
0–80 km/h3.27 s3.75 s
0–100 km/h4.11 s4.77 s
0–120 km/h5.06 s6.30 s
0–160 km/h7.91 s9.65 s
0–200 km/h12.04 s14.89 s
400 m standing start11.93 s12.81 s
1,000 m standing start21.31 s22.89 s
Top speed limited250 km/h289 km/h

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.

Tesla

Model X Long Range

3,51kg/hpratio better by 0,62 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power670 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque660 Nm
Weight2 352 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Porsche

911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1

4,13kg/hpcompensated by −907 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power350 hp6 cyl
Torque390 Nm
Weight1 445 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxMANUAL

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Model X Long Range hits 100 km/h in 4.11 s versus 4.77 s for the 911 Carrera (Manual). The instant torque of 660 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model X Long Range leads by 0.66 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model X Long Range is doing 160 km/h against 148 km/h for the 911 Carrera (Manual). The gap is 0.58 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Long Range crosses the line in 11.92 s versus 12.81 s. The 0.88 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model X Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.31 s versus 22.88 s, with a 1.58 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (289 km/h), the 911 Carrera (Manual) never recovers its launch deficit.

What the numbers don’t tell you

The Model X Long Range features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 Carrera (Manual)’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 X Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 911 Carrera (Manual) at 289 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.

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 7.09 seconds. The 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range wins (4,11 s vs 4,77 s).

Model X Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model X Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp.

Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h.