2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DBS and 2009 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DBS | Escalade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 98 L |