2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.

Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet HHR 2009 Land Rover Discovery
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model HHR Discovery
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2718 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 82 L


 

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