2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 86 kg more than 2009 Hummer H3.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hummer | Toyota |
| Model | H3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 141 L |
