2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Hummer H3. (300 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Hummer H3.
Because 2008 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hummer H3 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hummer |
| Model | CTS | H3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
