The 2024 Ram 1500 and the 2024 Ram 2500 are two of the best-selling trucks on the market. Both trucks are dependable, powerful, and offer multiple trim packages, so you can have exactly the truck you want. So which should you choose? Before you head to your Ram dealership take a look at the key differences between these two fantastic vehicles.
The 2024 Ram 1500 And The 2024 Ram 2500: What to Know Before You Visit the Ram Dealership
Size
Cab Size
The 1500 comes with the 4-door crew cab, seats five, and has convenient extra storage spaces for your gear, including locking storage bins in the walls of the truck bed. The 2500 has more options, including the regular cab if you don’t need as much seating, and the incredibly spacious Mega Cab if you need to bring along the entire family and all of their gear.
Bed Size
Standard bed size is the same on both trucks at 76.3″, but the 1500 has an option for the 67.4″ short bed, while the 2500 allows you to choose the 98.3″ long bed. Both trucks have a bed width of 66.4″, but at 20.2″ the 2500’s bed is slightly shorter than the 1500’s height of 21.5″.
Power
The Engine
Perhaps the biggest difference between the base models of the 1500 and the 2500 is in the engine. The 1500 is a full-size pickup and comes with a 3.6-liter V-6 hybrid engine. With 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque, this is an undeniably powerful engine. The 2500 is a heavy-duty pickup and comes with a 6.4-liter V-8, 410 horsepower, and 429 pound-feet of torque. These are both powerful trucks, so the choice really comes down to your own needs.
Towing Capacity
The base model 1500 has a payload capacity of 2,321 pounds and a towing capacity of 7,760 pounds. You will have no trouble hitching a small travel trailer up to your 1500, or hauling the ATVs out for a weekend getaway. But if you have your eye on that new speed boat, you’re probably going to need the 2500 and its 15,620-pound base-model towing capacity.
The Warranty
Both Rams come with excellent warranties. The basic warranty for each is 3 years/36,000 miles, and the drive train warranty is 5 years/60,000 miles. Where they differ is in the corrosion warranty and roadside assistance coverage. The 1500 corrosion warranty is 5 years and unlimited miles, while the 2500 offers 3 years and 100,000 miles. The 1500 also has 2 years/60,000 miles of roadside assistance coverage, and the 2500 has even more generous 5 years/60,000 roadside assistance coverage.
The choice between the 1500 and the 2500 is all about your needs. Are you looking for a reliable truck with good fuel efficiency and the ability to haul a couple of jet skis? The 1500 is the perfect choice. Or do you need the extra long bed and superior towing capability of the 2500? Head to Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Montpelier, ID today and see why, no matter what you need, Ram is the truck for you.
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