Ram is America’s truck specialist and that’s a statement no other brand can make. It helps explain why Ram is the most honored brand in light-duty and heavy-duty trucks over the last five years. It’s the only lineup of trucks that gives you such an awesome combination of power, performance and comfort. The Ram 1500 is one of the three best-selling trucks in America. The Ram 2500 HD is a heavy-duty truck that can offer an even higher level of capability while still delivering a generous amount of comfort. To help you decide which Ram truck is the right one for you, here’s a look at these two powerful trucks that are both available at Paul Bailey’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in North Kingstown, RI.
Ram 1500 engine and performance choices
The Ram 1500 gives buyers from Rhode Island two capable engine options. One is the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 that comes through with 395 horsepower, 410 pound-feet of torque and up to 12,750 pounds of maximum towing capacity. The other first-rate choice is a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine that you can count on for 305 horsepower, 271 pound-feet of torque and up to 7,730 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
Ram 2500 engines and performance choices
The Ram 2500 offers Providence buyers two different engine options and both can give you even more power than what you’d get in the widely-acclaimed Ram 1500. The first level of power is a 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 that cranks out 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. It also provides you with an amazing 17,730 pounds of maximum towing capacity. The other choice is a 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel that can deliver 370 horsepower, 850 pound-feet of torque and an even more amazing 19,980 pounds of towing capacity.
Comparing payload capacities
The new Ram 1500 half-ton pickup can pack a payload of up to 2,300 pounds. The Ram 2500, as you’d expect, can haul even more, giving Warwick buyers a maximum payload of 3,140 pounds with the HEMI® V8 and as much as 4,000 pounds when this heavy-duty truck is powered by the mighty Cummins turbodiesel. In either case, these trucks can roll up their sleeves and help you achieve a level of productivity you may never have reached before.
Comparing ride quality
The newest edition of the Ram 1500 provides you and your passengers with a smooth ride thanks to the help of active air dams that help minimize the amount of drag when the Ram 1500 reaches 30 mph. The rear suspension system lowers the drag even more and the Ram 1500’s aerodynamic design helps give everyone on board a smoother ride.
The Ram 2500 HD rides with Bilstein gas-charged monotube shocks as well as a five-link rear coil system that helps soften bumps on the road. Strong metal skid plates help protect the underside when you’re traveling over rocky surfaces and the Ram 2500 with the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine is equipped with fuel tank brush guards. The Ram 2500 is designed with 11.1 inches of ground clearance to help you make your way over rocky terrain and it also comes with a limited-slip differential to help maximize traction.
We'll help you find the right new Ram truck
You can shop our new Ram 1500 pickups online if that’s the right size and capability for you. If not, shop our new Ram 2500 to pick out a Ram 2500 HD truck that looks like the right match for your bigger jobs and your budget. Then schedule an appointment and make the easy drive on I-95 South from Cranston to see either of these trucks in action at Paul Bailey’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in North Kingstown, RI.