2019 Ram 1500 vs. 2019 Ram 2500

The Ram 1500 is a strong light-duty pickup truck while the 2500 is a Heavy-Duty model. The 1500 offers the choice between two powerful engines while the 2500 has three to pick from. Both models come with rear-wheel drive standard, but 4WD models are also available. Let’s take a look at how the engines of these two Ram trucks compare to one another:

2019 Ram 1500

• 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque which delivers 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque
• 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT which produces 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque

2019 RAM 2500

• 6.7L Cummins I6 Turbo Diesel which churns out 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque.
• Heavy-Duty 6.4L HEMI V8 creates an impressive 410 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque
• 5.7L HEMI V8 VVT which delivers 383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque

Ram 1500 vs. Ram 2500: Starting MSRP, Features, and Seating

For drivers who need to keep a closer eye on their budget, let’s take a look at the starting price for each of these Ram trucks:

• 2019 Ram 1500 – Starting MSRP $33,440
• 2019 Ram 2500 – Starting MSRP $33,645

As you can see, the Ram 1500 saves you just a few hundred dollars, and although it doesn’t quite match the power that the 2500 gives, the 1500 can seat up to six passengers in its base model. This is three more than the 2500 can seat in its base model. On top of this, the interior features of both base models are fairly similar. Both have a six-speaker sound system, parking assist features, and Uconnect infotainment systems. The Ram 1500 also has standard Bluetooth capabilities, which is only an available upgrade on the 2500. And to top off the great features already included in the 1500, it also has the optional RamBox Cargo Management System.