Ram 1500 Hemi vs Ecodiesel
I can see how the Hemi has faster 0-60 times than the Ecodiesel because it has higher hp, but I would expect its towing performance to be better. But the test numbers, comments, tow rating, and seat ...
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rjstractor wrote:
I think something worth mentioning is the advantages of the diesel in the Ram 1500 vs the 2500 and 3500 trucks. In the 1500, the main advantage of the diesel is fuel economy, especially since the Ecodiesel upcharge is relatively small in comparison to the HD trucks. The Ecodiesel also provides decent towing performance, although the Hemi will likely perform better in all conditions with the possible exception of very high elevation.
In 2500 and 3500 trucks, the diesel gets better mpg, but since the upcharge is significant, the fuel economy is not the main attraction. The big draw for the HD diesel is vastly improved towing performance with heavy trailers, especially at high elevations.
Agreed; I had long hoped for a diesel in the 4 liter range, and was disappointed when they went more for economy.
I have a spreadsheet that compares the torque available based on gear, rpm, elevation, etc. If I can find decent torque curves I'll have to plug in the numbers; it still seems the diesel should do better based on the specs.
