2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 and 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H3 weights approximately 902 kg more than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hummer H3. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hummer H3 | 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Hummer | Toyota |
Model | H3 | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3653 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |