2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 581 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3. 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Hummer |
| Model | Avalon | H3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
