2012 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Audi | Hummer |
| Model | A8 | H3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |
