Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Ram 1500 Classic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 1500 Classic contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Ram 2500 and the Ram 1500 Classic.
When we compare the Dodge Ram 2500's and the Ram 1500 Classic's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Ram 2500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Ram 2500's and the Ram 1500 Classic's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Ram 2500 is a better car than the Ram 1500 Classic.
Pricing: A used 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 ranges from $16,020 to $34,921 while a used 2024 Ram 1500 Classic is priced between $27,061 to $41,549.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Ram 2500’s base engine makes 383 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 Classic base engine makes 305 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 1500 Classic are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Dodge Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ram 1500 Classic is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Dodge Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches, and the Ram 1500 Classic offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 1500 Classic has an average safety rating of 4.05 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27215
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
29740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
25300 - 44145
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
35167 - 54765
Starting MSRP:
38705
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
41149
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36800 - 52850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24610
Price Range:
16020 - 34921
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
23660
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
17974 - 31652
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
149761
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33365
Price Range:
27061 - 41549
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48783
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
33365 - 56205
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Dodge Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ram 1500 Classic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Ram 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500 Classic
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.6 - 14.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8827553406553476
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.050813989176714
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 21.4
Dodge Ram 2500 Rankings
Not yet available
Ram 1500 Classic Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Laramie, Power Wagon, SLT, ST, TRX Off Road, TRX4 Off Road
Ram 1500 Classic Trim Levels
Express, SLT, SSV, Tradesman, Warlock
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.05 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
383 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9350 lbs
Max Payload:
3160 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4175 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4610 lbs
Max Payload:
1930 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 650 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5492 lbs
Width:
97 inches
Height:
73.3 inches
Length:
231 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4872 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
229 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Austin Tan Pearl Coat / Dark Brown / Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Light Graystone Pearl Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Bright Red / Flame Red Clear Coat / Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Robin Egg Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Bright Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Power Tan
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Black
Black
