Gas vs. Diesel (Ecodiesel)
I read this topic quite a bit here so here's PUT.com attempt to pencil whip the cost of ownership comparing some gas engine trucks to the new RAM Ecodiesel truck. Link Enjoy...
Forum Discussion
APT wrote:
The Ecodiesel will be much slower at WOT acceleration both unloaded and towing the same weight as the Hemi. It lacks about 150 horsepower. But that does not mean the Hemi will be a more comfortable towing experience for many people cringe when the tachometer exceeds 3000rpm.
How often do people drive their vehicles at WOT? I want power where I use it, not a peak number at an RPM that will drive me nuts.
Because the diesel puts out more power below 3K, there will be much less tendency for nuisance shifting at every little rise in the road while cruising. To me, that is more important than being able to get up a hill faster with an engine roaring away at 4500 RPM. Each to their own.
