2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 663 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | Vanquish | Escalade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
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 - Premium | 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 | 1956 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |