2004 Hummer H1 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2004 Hummer H1 and 2004 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Hummer H1. (205 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Hummer H1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hummer H1 weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

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, 2004 Hummer H1 (597 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2004 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Hummer H1 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Make Hummer Land Rover
Model H1 Discovery
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6504 cc 4556 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 217 HP
Torque 597 Nm 407 Nm
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 20.2:1 9.4:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 3272 kg 2076 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 2200 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 159 L 93 L


 

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