2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1774 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 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 H2 (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Hummer H2 | |
Make | Honda | Hummer |
Model | Civic | H2 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 393 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 121 L |