2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 611 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3. 2012 Subaru Legacy 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. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Hummer |
| Model | Legacy | H3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
