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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H2 (388 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 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 1389 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 (415 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 241 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. 2009 Hummer H2 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Hummer H2 | |
Make | Honda | Hummer |
Model | Civic | H2 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 388 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 121 L |