2009 Hummer H3 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1998 Nissan President.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2009 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2009 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Hummer | Nissan |
| Model | H3 | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3040 mm |
