2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Hummer |
| Model | Town & Country | H3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 87 L |
