2006 Hummer H1 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hummer H1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hummer H1 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 180 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H1 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Hummer H1 has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Hummer | Land Rover |
| Model | H1 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6604 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2904 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 195 L | 75 L |
