2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 and 2009 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 506 kg more than 2009 Hummer H3.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hummer H3 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hummer | Land Rover |
Model | H3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |