2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2002 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 982 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2002 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Hummer | Lada |
| Model | H3 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3420 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 42 L |
