2003 Hummer H2 vs. 2003 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2003 Hummer H2 and 2003 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 213 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2003 Mazda 3. 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 2003 Mazda 3. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 3. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 3. 2003 Hummer H2 has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hummer H2 | 2003 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Hummer | Mazda |
| Model | H2 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2910 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 55 L |
