2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS-V would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS-V. (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS-V.
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 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. 2009 Cadillac STS-V has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac STS-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | STS-V | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
