2000 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Hummer H2
To start off, 2003 Hummer H2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hummer H2 (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1770 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Hummer H2 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, 2003 Hummer H2 (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2003 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Honda | Hummer |
| Model | Civic | H2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 121 L |
