2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Hummer H3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Hummer H3 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hummer H3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hummer H3 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hummer | Land Rover |
Model | H3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |