2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | Vanquish | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
