2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2008 Hummer H3 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hummer |
Model | Silverado | H3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |