2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 779 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin V8 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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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2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | V8 Vantage | Escalade |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1710 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |