Dodge Ram 3500 vs. Cadillac Escalade EXT Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Ram 3500 and the Cadillac Escalade EXT are legitimate sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Cadillac Escalade EXT and the Ram 3500 most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram 3500's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Cadillac Escalade EXT's. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Ram 3500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Cadillac Escalade EXT finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ram 3500 is considerably more powerful than the Cadillac Escalade EXT.

Utility
The Dodge is a better choice than the Cadillac Escalade EXT with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or massive animals. The Dodge Ram 3500 will definitely prove handier than the Escalade EXT for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is considerably more the Ram 3500's forte than it is the Escalade EXT's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Escalade EXT offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there really isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Ram 3500 is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Cadillac Escalade EXT.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 3500 is significantly heavier than the Cadillac Escalade EXT. The Cadillac Escalade EXT's tank is almost the same size as the Dodge Ram 3500's, though the Dodge Ram 3500's is a bit larger. The Cadillac Escalade EXT and the Dodge Ram 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Cadillac Escalade EXT's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Ram 3500.

Cost
The Escalade EXT is considerably more expensive than the Dodge when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Dodge Ram 3500 isn't quite as generous as the Cadillac Escalade EXT's.