2002 Hummer H2 vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2002 Hummer H2 and 2002 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hummer H2 (316 HP) has 135 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hummer H2 weights approximately 883 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hummer H2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Hummer H2 (522 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm). This means 2002 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Hummer H2 2002 Land Rover Discovery
Make Hummer Land Rover
Model H2 Discovery
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5964 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 316 HP 181 HP
Torque 522 Nm 340 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2903 kg 2020 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 2070 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 2020 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2550 mm