2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 797 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.
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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hummer | Porsche |
| Model | H3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 100.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
