Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 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 Y Long Range AWD | Model Y Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s−0,32 s | 5,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s−0,64 s | 13,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s−2,23 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h+1 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,22 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 Y Long Range AWD | Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,46 s | 1,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,80 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 7,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,96 s | 14,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,80 s | 33,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s | 13,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed | 217 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 | 384 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 533 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 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 Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 5.37 s for the Model Y Long Range RWD. Despite the faster sprint time, the Model Y Long Range RWD is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model Y Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range AWD crosses the line in 13.27 s versus 13.90 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 26.20 s, with a 2.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (217 vs 216 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model Y Long Range AWD and the Model Y Long Range RWD are governed to 217 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 (5.22 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 0.32 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 Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,37 s).
Model Y Long Range AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h.