2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 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 82 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hummer H3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Hummer | Toyota |
| Model | H3 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
