2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1066 kg more than 2009 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Hummer H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Acura | Hummer |
| Model | TSX | H3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
