2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Hummer H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Hummer |
| Model | Baja | H3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
