2009 Hummer H3 vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel would be higher. 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 169 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 2070 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 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 1986 Toyota Tercel. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Hummer | Toyota |
| Model | H3 | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
