More question on engines and rear Axle

Truck 1. is the obvious winner for pulling a load. Option 2. is a grocery getter IMO.

Don't know what size trailer you are pulling but I would compare the yellow sticker payload ratings as well.

IMO apples vs oranges in towing/working output.
I wouldn't consider the very small 5.3 gas engine a work horse. Its used in 1/2 ton trucks and suvs/sports cars.

The 5.7 Hemi is used in 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks and has more hp and especially torque numbers for a small work horse engine.

C Schomer wrote:
5.7 in 2013??? I'd still take the bigger engine and lower gears unless I were towing super light. Craig

Yes, one is a Dodge, and the other a Chevy.
and they are both 4x4's which I need.

The price is almost identical
The Chevy a tad lower

jack L

5.7 in 2013??? I'd still take the bigger engine and lower gears unless I were towing super light. Craig

They are both new 2013's
and I forgot to put the "6 speed" for both of them above

jack L

not posting the year or what transmisson, makes it difficult.

the older 5.3 had a 4 speed trans which required lower rear end ratios. but the newer 5.3 comes with a 6 speed trans, which allows for it to run with a higher rear end ratio.

not enough info.

What year?

Gear is virtually the same. 5.7 s/b better at pulling unless it is much older.

Obviously A