1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 594 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | Virage | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 344 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1928 mm |
