2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 611 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V12 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
