Ram 1500 vs Ram 2500 Comparison

A Ram 1500 vs. Ram 2500 Comparison

Both the Ram 1500 and the Ram 2500 are exceptionally strong trucks. The choice will typically come down to your preferences when it comes to performance, towing, payload, and dimensions. If you want a full-size pickup with solid towing and hauling, the Ram 1500 might be right for you.  If you're in the market for a heavy-duty truck with major league towing capability, the Ram 2500 is an outstanding choice, with the ability to haul even more than the Ram 1500.

The team at New Century Dodge Chrysler Jeep Inc in Paola, KS has put together this comparison to help you decide which pickup in our new Ram inventory will suit your needs. Read on for an in-depth look at both trucks, then visit our dealership to test-drive one or both models.

A comparison of engines and performance

The Ram 1500 engine lineup starts with a 3.6 liter Pentstar® V6 that can generate 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. The maximum towing capacity with that powertrain is 8,170 pounds and the maximum payload is 2,370 pounds. Next up is a 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbocharged four-cylinder with 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque and a maximum towing capacity of 11,570 pounds. Another option in the new Ram 1500 is the High-Output 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six with 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque, delivering a maximum towing capacity of 10,050 pounds.

Meanwhile, the new Ram 2500 keeps things simple for Osawatomie, KS drivers with a pair of potent engine options. One is a 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 with 405 horsepower, 429 pound-feet of torque and a maximum towing capacity of 17,750 pounds. The other choice in the Ram 2500 is a 6.7-liter Cummins® turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine with 430 horsepower, 1075 pound-feet of torque and a maximum towing capacity of 20,000 pounds.

A comparison of dimensions

While the Ram 2500 is the larger vehicle, both can be configured to provide seating capacity for up to six people. The Ram 1500 is available for Overland Park, KS buyers as a Crew Cab or a Quad Cab while the Ram 2500 is offered as a Regular, Crew or Mega Cab. The Ram 1500 can come as a Crew Cab with a 5-foot-7-inch bed or a 6-foot-4 inch bed, while the Ram 1500 Quad Cab has a 6-foot-4 inch bed. Either of these trucks have beds that can work very well when you want to haul gear for a pre-game tailgate party at Arrowhead.

The maximum length in the Ram 1500 is 241.3 inches and in the Ram 2500, it's 260.8 inches. The maximum width is 82.1 inches in the Ram 1500 and 183.5 inches in the Ram 2500. The maximum height in the Ram 1500 is 77.7 inches and 80.2 inches in the Ram 2500.

The quality of the ride in the Ram 1500

The new 2025 Ram 1500 provides you with a smooth ride made possible by active air dams that help lower the amount of drag when this pickup reaches 30 mph. The rear suspension system helps lower the drag component even more and the Ram 1500's aerodynamic design helps give everyone a smoother ride as you drive around Louisburg, KS.

Ride quality and specialized equipment in the Ram 2500

The Ram 2500 comes with Bilstein gas-charged monotube shocks along with a five-link rear coil system that helps cushion bumps in the roads around Ottawa, KS. Solid metal skid plates help guard the underside of the Ram 2500 when you're driving over rugged terrain and with the 6.7-liter Cummins® turbodiesel engine, you'll get brush guards for the fuel tank. The new Ram 2500 provides 11.1 inches of ground clearance to help this heavy-duty truck handle rocky terrain and it also comes with a limited-slip differential to deliver maximum traction.

Take a closer look at our Ram dealership

Ram is one of America's foremost truck brands and we have Ram truck experts who can help you decide which Ram truck is right for you. Review the choices in our new Ram inventory and schedule a test drive at New Century Dodge Chrysler Jeep Inc in Paola, KS.