2002 Acura CL vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 651 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. 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 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Acura | Hummer |
| Model | CL | H3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
