2007 Hummer H3 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hummer H3 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hummer H3 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hummer H3 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Hummer | Lotus |
| Model | H3 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 44 L |
