2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (300 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 89 kg more than 2010 Hummer H3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Nissan | Hummer |
| Model | Pathfinder | H3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2283 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
