2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (145 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Hummer | Suzuki |
| Model | H3 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
