2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hummer H3 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 39 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.

Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 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 Hummer H3 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hummer H3 2011 Nissan Frontier
Make Hummer Nissan
Model H3 Frontier
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 2170 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 11.8 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