2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 654 kg more than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Hummer | Nissan |
| Model | H3 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
