2006 Hummer H3 vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Hummer H3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,457 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H3 (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester.
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, 2006 Hummer H3 (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hummer H3 | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Hummer | Subaru |
| Model | H3 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3457 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
