2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Escalade | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
