1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Porsche | Hummer |
| Model | 911 | H3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 296 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 87 L |
