2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element 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 134 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
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 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
Make | Honda | Hummer |
Model | Element | H3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |