2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hummer |
| Model | Corvette | H3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 2202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
