2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac DTS 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 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2008 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac DTS. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hummer |
| Model | DTS | H3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
