2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, 2008 Hummer H3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Hummer H3 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Honda | Hummer |
| Model | Civic | H3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
