2006 Hummer H1 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2006 Hummer H1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 would be higher. At 6,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H1 (300 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
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, 2006 Hummer H1 (705 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hummer H1 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Hummer | Land Rover |
| Model | H1 | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6604 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1930 mm |
