2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Hummer H3 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
Make | Cadillac | Hummer |
Model | CTS | H3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3653 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |