Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Dodge Ram 1500 Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is likely to feel a tad sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is very likely sprier than the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 has a more sizeable engine than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 as far as pickup.

Utility
The Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Ram Pickup 2500 is likely a better choice than the Ram Pickup 1500 with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or massive animals. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500's forte than it is the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500's.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 is markedly heavier than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 because of its bigger tank. The Ram Pickup 1500 and the Ram Pickup 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500's shorter wheelbase will likely give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
In terms of MSRP, the Ram Pickup 1500 doesn't cost much less than the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500.

Overview
The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 and the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 have the same basic after-sale protection. As far as warranty against corrosion, the Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 have the same coverage.