1999 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 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, 2010 Hummer H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Honda | Hummer |
| Model | Insight | H3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3420 mm |
