2005 Hummer H2 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hummer H2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hummer H2 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hummer H2 weights approximately 703 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Hummer H2 (496 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Hummer H2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hummer H2 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Hummer | Land Rover |
Model | H2 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 496 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 93 L |