2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 108 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | CTS | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
