2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hummer H3 would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1252 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2010 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Lotus | Hummer |
| Model | Exige | H3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 3420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 102 L |
