2010 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 3,651 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has automatic transmission and 2010 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2010 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Dodge | Hummer |
| Model | Grand Caravan | H3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 3651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 87 L |
