They have in common the same genetics that make them strong, ultra capable and almost too comfortable trucks. RAM trucks are the envy of all, but you’re hesitating between the RAM 1500 or the RAM 2500? Here is a list of their differences in power, size and capacities.
You have finally decided to buy a RAM truck, however you still don’t know which one to choose between the RAM 1500 or the RAM 2500. You could of course come to your RAM dealer in Laval, a few minutes from Blainville and easily accessible from highway 440, to try both, or visit the RAM Canada website, or read the following which should give you a small idea of their respective differences, however subtle they may be.
If you’re thinking about getting a pickup truck, it’s most likely because you’re planning to tow something. And that’s a capability that will make the difference from one model to another. As you can imagine, the 2021 RAM 2500 can tow heavier loads than the 2021 RAM 1500. And the last thing you want is to end up with a truck that runs out of breath too fast or worse, can’t pull your trailer or caravan. The following should help you see things a little more clearly and guide you in making your choice.
RAM 1500 vs 2500: Towing Capabilities
2021 RAM 1500 – By choosing the 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 engine, you will be able to pull up to 5,697 kg (12,560 lb). The 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine will allow you to tow up to 3,506 kg, namely 7,730 lb. As for the 5.7-litre HEMI V8, it can pull you out of trouble by towing up to 5,783 kg, or 12,750 lb.
2021 RAM 2500 – Only 2 engines provide the power that the RAM 2500 needs to tow heavy loads. One is the high-output 6.7-litre Cummins Turbo Diesel 6-cylinder engine, which can tow up to 8,927 kg or 19,680 lb, and the other is the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 engine that can easily tow up to 7,956 kg or 17,540 lb.
RAM 2500 vs. 1500: Dimensions
| RAM 1500 Weight: 2,224 kg | RAM 2500 Weight: 2,700 kg |
| Length: 5,916 mm | Length: 5,892 mm |
| Width: 2,084 mm | Width: 2,119 mm |
| Height: 1,968 mm | Height: 1,981 mm |
RAM 1500 vs. 2500: Engine Power
2021 RAM 2500 – As mentioned earlier, only two engines power the RAM 2500 trucks, one is the high-output 6.7-litre, Cummins Turbo Diesel 6-cylinder engine, generating 400 horsepower and a phenomenal 1,000 lb-ft of torque, which will allow you to tow up to 8,927 kg (19,680 lb), and the other is the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 engine with 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. Depending on the engine, two transmissions are available, either one with 6 speeds or another with 8 speeds.
The 2021 RAM 1500 offers 3 engines, including the 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6, offering an output of 260 horsepower for a torque of 480 lb-ft. The 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine develops 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, while the 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine produces 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. They all come with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Storage galore
Among the RAM’s unique features is the multifunction tailgate split 60/40, the left section being the largest. Both sections can open like barn doors or combine to fold down. Also, the famous exclusive RamBox cargo management system includes 2 lockable and illuminated side compartments, equipped with a 115-volt power outlet. And what about the roomy, luxury, technologically and commodity-laden interiors of the 1500 and 2500. It’s no wonder that RAM trucks receive awards year after year for their interiors which are as versatile as they are spacious and as luxurious as they are practical.
Finally, to find out which of these two trucks is right for you, try them out at Duclos Laval, your RAM dealer in Laval, just a few minutes from Blainville and easily accessible from Highway 440, and you can be sure to be not only charmed but also impressed by the quality of the components and the remarkable attention to detail in each model.