2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (300 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 752 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hummer |
| Model | Corvette | H3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
