1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 517 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | Virage | Escalade |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 98 L |