2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 904 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | V8 Vantage | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
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 | 430 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |