2006 Hummer H1 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2006 Hummer H1 and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 113 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H1 weights approximately 1504 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Hummer H1 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hummer H1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hummer H1 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Hummer | Land Rover |
Model | H1 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6604 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2904 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 195 L | 82 L |