The start of the industrial revolution paved the way for many disruptive innovations that changed the world’s shape.
Among many other revolutions spearheaded by the industrial revolution, the invention of the automobile is notable.
Hardly people would have imagined that the automobile industry could become a lifeline for many countries, providing employment and economic growth for the region.
The automobile industry has become one of the vital parameters for the region’s economic activity. Commercial industries and enterprises solely depend on light/heavy trucks and other wagons for transporting goods within a region.
The improvement of road connectivity has aided the transportation industry very well. There were so many companies involved in the manufacturing of trucks.
Dodge is one of the oldest American automobile brands, bought by Chrysler in 1920.
In 2010 the company decided to manufacture and sell commercial and luxury trucks under the brand ‘Ram.’ Ram trucks are popular in America.
Out of the different models made by Ram, Ram 1500 and 2500 models are highly competitive with each other. Ram 1500 is a light-duty truck intended for lightweight operations. It remains a top spot in its category, delivering the best.
Ram 2500 truck is yet another example of luxury and performance in trucks. It is a medium-duty truck intended to take loads heavier than its predecessors.
It comes with a powerful engine with decent horsepower and gets equipped with a spacious cabin.
Key Takeaways
- The Ram 1500 is a light-duty pickup truck, while the Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty pickup truck.
- The Ram 1500 is known for its fuel efficiency, comfortable ride, and versatile features, while the Ram 2500 is known for its towing and hauling capacity, powerful engine, and robust build.
- The Ram 1500 offers a variety of engine options, including a hybrid powertrain, while the Ram 2500 offers a larger engine and more advanced towing features.
Ram 1500 vs. Ram 2500
The difference between Ram 1500 and 2500 is in their capability to tow. While Ram 1500 models have a maximum towing capacity of twelve thousand pounds (approximately for the 2020 model), Ram 2500 models have an approximate towing capacity of nineteen thousand pounds. But as far as price is concerned, Ram 1500 model trucks remain attractive.
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Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Ram 1500 | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Name | Half-ton truck. | Three-quarter ton truck. |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | Two thousand and three hundred pounds. | Four thousand pounds approximately. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 12,750 pounds. | 19,780 pounds. |
| Minimum and Maximum Horsepower in the model. | 280-395 horsepower. | 370-410 horsepower. |
| Maximum Torque | 410 lb-ft. | 850 lb-ft. |
| Preferred for | For carrying general and light loads. | Ideal for medium and heavy-duty loads. |
| Wheel and Tire | Five or six-bolt wheels and tire sizes are marginally bigger than a normal car. | Large rim and tire than Ram 1500 wheel with eight lugs. |
| Passenger Volume | 116.6 cubic feet (Crew cab). | 124 cubic feet approximately. |
| Engine displacement | 3.6 litres (but upgradeable up to 5.7 liters) | 6.7 liters. |
What is the Ram 1500 Model?
Ram 1500 model trucks are among its competitors’ most desired trucks.
Though Dodge debuted in the truck market in 1917, it was not until 1994 that the earlier version of the current Ram 1500 was introduced with a bold grille and a big-rig look.
Several modifications and redesign were made to bring the current Ram 1500 model into reality. Its engine displacement starts with a basic value of 3.0 (EcoDiesel V6 engine) and 3.6 liters (Pentastar V6 engine).
This gives Ram 1500 a decent 240 and 305 horsepower, respectively. The Hemi MDS VVT engine gives a major upgrade in horsepower, raising it to 395 horsepower.
It boasts incredible power combined with luxury and performance. It has a maximum payload capacity of 2300 pounds.
But it has a massive towing capacity of 12,750 pounds, making it easy to tow even a boat. The model 1500 has eleven trims, each differing from the others, with some unique features.
Its crew cab model offers a comfortable 125 cubic feet of passenger volume, which is on par with competitors in all ranges.
The EcoDiesel engine provides a decent mileage of 17 miles per gallon (mpg) for city usage and an average of 21 mpg for highways.
What is Ram 2500 Model?
Ram 2500 can be mentioned as a modified Ram 1500 with heavy power and performance.
It is also called a three-quarter tonne truck since it can tow or carry heavy loads.
The engine displacement for Ram 2500 has a decent 6.7 liters, thereby providing more power. It has an incredible torque of 850 lb-ft, which is more than double that of a Ram 1500.
Its powerful engine helps to deliver a massive four hundred and ten horsepower. This enables the Ram 2500 model variants to have a towing capacity of incredible 19,780 pounds.
Not only does the towing capability, but it also boasts a good payload capacity of four thousand pounds. This makes the Ram 2500 model suitable for heavy and rugged loads.
The beauty of the Ram 2500 model lies in the fact that it is equipped with all modern technology and high priority to passenger comfort.
The 8-inch long U-Connect touch screen is the best in its class. The remote keyless entry and the infotainment system adds feather to its cap.
Main Differences Between Ram 1500 and Ram 2500
- The Ram 1500 model is a light-duty truck, whereas Ram 2500 model trucks are heavy-duty.
- The Ram 1500 model is a little cheap when compared to the Ram 2500 model.
- Compared to towing capacity, payload capacity, horsepower, torque, etc., the Ram 2500 has the edge over Ram 1500 models.
- Ram 1500 was intended for light duty, which is the best in its class, while Ram 2500 was meant for heavy-duty.
- Ram 1500 gives better mileage when compared to Ram 2500 in both city and highway driving. While the mileage of the Ram 2500 is just 14-15 miles per gallon (approximately), Ram 1500 boasts a decent 17 miles per gallon for city driving.
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Piyush Yadav has spent the past 25 years working as a physicist in the local community. He is a physicist passionate about making science more accessible to our readers. He holds a BSc in Natural Sciences and Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science. You can read more about him on his bio page.
