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 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 77 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 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. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 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 | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 87 L |
