2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 and 2009 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Hummer | Nissan |
| Model | H3 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
