2010 Dodge Ram 1500

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Price Range: $20,610 - $43,490

Utility
There's no clear winner between the average truck and the Dodge Ram 1500 as far as hauling capacity. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Dodge Ram 1500 over the typical truck.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the average truck down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ram 1500 than the average truck because of its larger tank. The Ram 1500 and the typical truck compete for the same parking spaces. The typical truck's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Dodge Ram 1500 may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the typical truck than with the Dodge Ram 1500, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the typical truck to the dealership as the Dodge Ram 1500. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the typical truck is the winner with respect to gas mileage. With respect to gas mileage, the typical truck is a tad better than the Ram 1500, but not by much. When it comes to MSRP, the Dodge Ram 1500 doesn't cost much less than the typical truck.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Ram 1500 is quite certainly more agile than the average truck, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The typical truck's engine is significantly bigger than the Dodge Ram 1500's. Note that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The typical truck packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Ram 1500 regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Ram 1500 offers a bit more head room than the typical truck, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Ram 1500 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the typical truck does.

Warranty
Although the basic after-sale protection that comes with the average truck is a bit longer than the Dodge Ram 1500's, the difference isn't too considerable.