2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 664 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2010 Hummer H3 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Hummer |
| Model | Legacy | H3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
