Dodge Ram 1500 vs. RAM 1500
Highlights
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,810
|
$42,575
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
7,660 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
76 in
|
76 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas/Electric V-6
|
| MPG |
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
20 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
3
|
6
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas/Electric V-6
|
| Displacement |
3.7L/226
|
3.6 L/220
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
210 @ 5200
|
305 @ 6400
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
235 @ 4000
|
269 @ 4800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
20 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.3 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/70R17
|
P275/55TR20
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/70R17
|
P275/55TR20
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Full-Size
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
20 X 9 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
20 X 9 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
Full-Size in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Short And Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-link coil
|
Multi-Link
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Not Available
|
Independent
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Solid
|
Rigid Axle
|
Steering
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr rack & pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
46 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
6
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
63 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
66 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
63 in
|
| Wheelbase |
121 in
|
141 in
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
209 in
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
229 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
82 in
|
| Height, Overall |
75 in
|
78 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
40 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
10 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
9 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
76 in
|
76 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
20 in
|
22 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
58 ft³
|
62 ft³
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
4,836 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,534 lbs
|
2,747 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,014 lbs
|
2,088 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,548 lbs
|
4,835 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,477 lbs
|
2,365 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,477 lbs
|
2,365 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
8,500 lbs
|
12,900 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,750 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
375 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,750 lbs
|
7,660 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
563 lbs
|
766 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
7,660 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
26 gal
|
26 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
N/A
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,600 lbs
|
7,800 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,548 lbs
|
4,835 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,025 lbs
|
7,200 lbs
|
Safety
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
700
|
730
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2027 RAM 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.2 x 1.10 in
|
15 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.8 x 0.87 in
|
15 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?
The 2027 RAM 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 22 MPG combined versus 15 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is cheaper than the 2027 RAM 1500 with a $20,810 starting MSRP versus a $42,575 starting MSRP.
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