2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 and 2008 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2008 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 487 kg more than 2008 Hummer H3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hummer H3. 2008 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 2008 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2008 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hummer H3 | 2008 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Hummer | Lincoln |
| Model | H3 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 106 L |
