2020 RAM 1500 Classic

2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic has 6 trims to suit everybody's needs and wants. Each trim dimension has unmistakable appeal that make it emerge from the adversaries in the city. The base tradesman begins from $28,590 and goes as far as possible up to Big Horn trim costing $44,140. With 3 trim dimensions you have 3 superb motor choices. A 3.6 Liter Pentastar V6 which makes a sound 305 pull and 269 pound feet of torque then you have the 5.7 Liter HEMI V8 delivering 395 drive with 410 pound feet of torque. In conclusion the new 3.0 Liter V6 diesel that makes 240 steeds yet an incredible 420 pound feet of torque.

Trims	Tradesman	Express
MSRP (2WD)	$28,590	$30,290
MSRP (AWD)	$33,190	$34,890
Features	Minimal luxury accoutrements and amenities	Skips hitch and adds
	Exterior parts mostly black	Body-colored exterior trim
	Class IV hitch receiver	Carpeting
	Spray-in bedliner	20-inch wheels
	Cruise control.

Trims	Big Horn
MSRP (2WD)	$42,845
MSRP (AWD)	$44,140
Features	110-volt power outlet
	dual-zone automatic climate control
	8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system dubbed
	Uconnect Access
	Upgraded cloth seating
	Power-adjustable driver seat and leather-wrapped steering wheel round things out.

Notwithstanding the immense trim dimensions, 2020 Dodge Ram Classic has 3 versions that are best made for individuals searching for singularity. You have 2020 Ram 1500 Tradesman denotes the beginning of new age of Ram trucks and furthermore 144" Run for the Roses, Ram 1500 Sport with Hydro Blue outside shading, extravagant inside and 22 inch all dark composite wheels, Southfork release which includes a walnut darker outside with monotone and two-tone choice and interiorly with Canyon dark colored and ice calfskin situate structures, Limited Tungsten Edition which resembles taking a truck and making it the most sumptuous and modern Ram has a wide selection of trims. With a consolidated aggregate of 6 trims including the unique releases ones, you're certainly ruined for decision.

The swagger-heavy Ram 1500 is the coolest pickup around, even if competitors have eclipsed it in some ways.-Car Connection

In the motor division, Dodge Ram has 3 decisions, a 3.6L V6 pentastar motor with 305 strength and 269 lb-ft of torque, a 5.7L HEMI V8 with 395 pull and 410-pound feet of torque and 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel which creates 240 ponies and great 420-pound feet of torque.

Models	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra	Ford F150	Chevy Silverado 1500
MSRP	$28,590	$38,790	$34,150	$36,195
Engine	3.6L V6 24V VVT	Vortec 5.3L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI	3.3L Ti-VCT V6	4.3L EcoTec3 V6
Transmission	8-speed automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Power	305 hp	355 hp	290 hp	285 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	305 lb-ft

In comparison, Ram 1500 comes first in every aspect be it the price point at $33,295, the 8-speed automatic transmission and the impressive 305 horsepower. The Silverado only has an edge in the torque department with 305-pound feet of torque as against 269-pound feet in the Ram 1500. Ford F-150 is second best in terms of power at 290 horses and price point of $34,150.

Acceleration

Dodge Ram is a huge pick-up truck. Understandably it won't have a supercar timing. It does 0-60MPH in 7.6 seconds and a quarter mile time of 15.6 seconds. Pretty decent for a truck with huge dimensions and heavyweight.

Models	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra	Ford F150	Chevy Silverado 1500
0-60 MPH	6.1 sec	7.5 sec	6.1 sec	7.4 sec
Quarter mile	14.7 sec	15.9 sec	14.7 sec	15.1 sec
Engine	3.6L	5.3L VVT	3.3L	4.3L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	8.8	NA	8.0	8.8

In comparison, Ram places last with those times and Ford F-150 is super quick with a blistering time of 6.1 seconds for 0-60MPH and a quarter mile time of 14.7 seconds. Chevy Silverado does 0-60MPH in 7.4 seconds and a quarter mile in 15.1 seconds.

Handling and Steering

2020 Ram 1500 has 4 wheel air bag suspension which makes the setup more advanced than its rivals. Its ride is carlike and if you still crave for smoothness Ram offers an optional air suspension package which is only available for the Limited trim. Its body movement is minimal and overall control isn't an issue in daily driving but it's not as steady as Ford F-150 or the Chevrolet Silverado.

Braking

Dodge Ram 1500 has 13.2 ventilated discs in the front and 13.8 inches ventilated discs in the back. The tyres are all seasons. With a kerb weight of 4945 lbs., it isn't a light vehicle which is aptly drops it's stopping distance to 123ft from 60-0MPH.

Model	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra	Ford F150	Chevy Silverado 1500
Brake Front(in)	13.2	13.8	13.8	13.0
Brake Rear(in)	13.8	14.1	13.7	13.6
Curb weight(lbs)	5541	6242	4529	5036
60-0 MPH (ft.)	123	138	121	124

In comparison, Ford F-150 is the lightest among all the competition at 4529 pounds and has big brakes of 13.8 inches in front and 13.7 inches in the rear which gives it the best stopping distance of 121 feet from 60-0MPH. Chevy Silverado is the heaviest at 5036 pounds and has less meat in its brakes which stops the car from 60-0MPH in 124ft.

Payload Capacity

2020 Dodge Ram Classic has an ability to carry 1,500 pounds of payload capacity in its cargo box.

Model	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra 1500	Ford F-150	Chevy Silverado 1500
capacity (lbs)	1500	1920	1680	1980

In comparison, The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 has 1,920 pounds of payload capacity, an increase of 110 pounds over the 2020 Dodge Ram Classic. Chevy Silverado has a payload capacity 1,980 pounds which earns it a second place and Ford places at 1,680 pounds.

Towing Capacity

With a rated towing capability of 10,620 pounds for a 2WD Dodge Ram, it shows the immense pulling power the vehicle holds.

Model	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra 1500	Ford F150	Chevy Silverado 1500
Drive Train	2WD	4X2	2WD	2WD
Power Train	3.6L	6.0L	3.3L	4.3L
Weight (lbs)	10620	9500	12700	9800

In comparison, Dodge Ram has the least towing capacity in comparison to the competitors, the Ford and Chevy tow a massive 12700 and 9800 pounds respectively. But F-150 is the clear winner here.

Dodge Ram is big and ginormous in every aspect. This spectrum does not do justice to it but it still fares decent in fuel figures. It does 17 MPG in city driving cycle, 25 MPG highway and 20MPG in combined driving cycle. The fuel tank on the upper end RAM trims is 32 gallons giving a good 540 mile range with hemi V8 engine. The other engines would do better but they have 26 gallon fuel tank.

Model	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra 1500	Ford F150	Chevy Silverado 1500
MPG (city)	15	19	20	18
MPG (highway)	21	24	25	24
MPG (combined)	17	20	22	20

In comparison, Dodge Ram is last in city driving cycle. F-150 gives 20 MPG and 18 MPG for Silverado for city driving cycle. But Ram does best on highway equaling F-150 at 25 MPG. It's surprising and should be noted that Ram has an eight speed automatic transmission whereas F-150 has 6 speed automatic but both get the same MPG on the highway.

The cab provides abundant space in both rows, and the rear seats are among the largest in the class, providing enough head- and legroom for almost anyone to sit comfortably.-cars.usnews

When you first look inside youre greeted by a very rich looking cabin. It can be with a variety of different interior color combinations. On the longhorn, you have special canyon brown and cattle tan interior choices

Door trim comprises of luxury materials. You have stitched leather from the power window console that extends across to the upper half of the door. In the middle part you have wood and aluminum insert and leather. Only the front 2 windows are one touch up and down. The mats on the limited are all weather and carpeted floor mats with aluminum scuff plate.

The seats on top 3 trims are 10-way power adjusting with 2-way lumbar support and 2 person memory function. The leather seats are soft to touch. Perforation and unique stitching is quite appealing.

RAM was the first brand to make a luxury truck and with continuous updates from its launch, it still feels quite impressive. The upper dash is covered in stitched soft touch plastic and while lower portions are hard to touch everything fits together really well and feel solid. It's quite surprising to note that it has been around for nearly a decade.

Seating and Comfort

Dodge Ram 1500 offers good interior comfort. The truck can take up to 2 passengers with no hassle. The front and rear head, shoulder and legroom is good in Regular Cab model due to wide body, tall stance and long wheelbase.

Model	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra 1500	Ford F150	Chevy Silverado 1500
Passenger capacity	2	2	2	2
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	41.0/66.0/41.0	42.8/64.8/45.2	40.8/66.7/43.9	42.8/66.03/45.27
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	NA	NA	NA	NA

In comparison, RAM boasts 40.3 inches of legroom and 39.9 inches of headroom that does place it as one of the lowest in class behind Chevy Silverado and F-150. Ram does make up for that space by allowing you to fold up the seat which gives access to covered storage area. Silverado has the best space in the front passenger compartment of the car. 2020 Ram 1500 Classic still lags the front legroom but has the highest space at the 45.2 inches of legroom.

Infotainment

Uconnect system is standard for the 2020 Dodge RAM Classic 1500, the size remains the same at 8.4 inches. The graphics have been refreshed with a more modern look. There are 7 tabs on the screen namely Radio that controls FM/AM bands, Media which has Bluetooth controls for smartphones and other sources of media such as CD, USB and AUX, Apps tab which displays all the vehicle functions including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Satellite navigation is very responsive and pinch to zoom is supported and finally you have Phone tab which displays synced contacts, reads messages and scroll through other phone features.

The Ram 1500 remains gloriously, unabashedly, an American pickup.-Car Connection

2020 Ram 1500 model has an upscale looking chrome grille with RAM Lettering. This design also comes on the long horn and tungsten edition. The regular trim comes instead with a more traditional RAM grille, but it does have the extra chrome mesh to fill in the quadrants.

Tailgate is not easy lower like on most rivals on the limited you do get a standard spray in bed-liner and new for 2020 model, the LED lights in the cargo box now have their own button.

The headlights however they are all mostly the same. These are premium Bi-functional Halogens with LED day time running lights and turn signals. All the trims have halogen fog lamps. Coming to the mirrors, they are body-colored, heated, power folding and auto-dimming across all across the trim. All trims but Laramie do come with running boards with chrome accents.

On the rear, RAM 1500 Classic has a distinct look which is good since most trucks tend to look the same when viewed from the back. The stand out feature of the back would be the giant RAM badging which comes on the limited only and tungsten would make it body colored the taillights also have a distinct and premium look to them as they are LED and have chrome around them. Dual chrome exhaust to pump out that burble the engine creates.

Dimensions and Weight

2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic is pretty long at 229 inches. These trucks are larger than most 7-seater SUV which are currently available in the market. Ram 1500 Classic has a width of 79.4 inches and a height of 76.9 inches with a ground clearance of 7.6 inches. These trucks are built tough and can go through any terrain due to their rugged design. Wheelbase is 140 inches which provides for good space in the cabin.

Model	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra 1500	Ford F150	Chevy Silverado 1500
curb weight(lbs)	4945	6242	4529	5036
Length(in)	229.0	239.5	243.7	239.5
Width(in)	79.4	80.5	79.9	80.0
Height(in)	76.9	78.2	75.6	74.17
Ground clearance(in)	7.6	9.6	8.7	8.73
Wheelbase(in)	140.0	153.7	145.0	143.50

In comparison, Ford F-150 is the longest among the competitors at 243.7 inches and a wheelbase of 145 inches makes it the cabin with most space for passengers. In height and width department, the 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 is the best at 82.1 and 77.5 inches respectively. Chevrolet Silverado has the highest ground clearance at 8.73 inches which makes it the best option if youre looking forward to go off-road.

Bed Dimensions

2020 Ram 1500 Classic has a bed length of 67.5 inches and a width of 66.4 inches. It is sufficient enough to carry most of your daily cargo from one place to another. Also Ram has dedicated cargo box on the insides of the bed which help in storing tools and other items, so that they don't clank while youre driving on the road.

Models	Ram 1500	GMC Sierra 1500	Ford F-150	Chevy Silverado 1500
Width (inch)	66.4	71.1	52.8	55.0
Length (inch)	76.3	79.4	65.8	71.2

With a bed length of 71.2 inches Silverado gives it the first place but it falls short in the width department. Ford F-150 has the smallest bed which has a length of 65.8 inches and a width of 52.8 inches.

2020 Dodge Ram comes with array of safety features to keep you and your family safe in any unforeseen circumstances. Some features are: -

• Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control
• ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
• Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
• Speed Control
• Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

 

Chevrolet Silverado

Between Silverado and Ram, Ram is the best. It has got an excellent but optional air suspension, an 8-speed automatic transmission and a ride quality that makes you feel that youre gliding over the road. Also, Ram has been getting regular updates since 2009 whereas Silverado has mostly remained the same since launch.

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 has been the best-selling pick-up truck in America for a very long time. In terms of that, Ford F150 is better than Dodge Ram 1500. With regular updates like tweaked EcoBoost engines, 10 speed automatic transmission, intuitive Sync 3 infotainment, extensive list of safety options and it keeps the list going on. Dodge Ram 1500 might have the edge with air suspension but in overall circumstances like towing, fuel economy etc. gives the win to F-150.

GMC Sierra 1500

GMC's kid Sierra along with Silverado are still the frontrunners in light truck market. With a lot of options to choose from and a very competent pricing. Sierra is or shall we say was good choice if RAM didn't introduce 1500 Classic with lower pricing this year.

2020 Dodge Ram Classic has been coming of age and it shows in the interior and lack of active features but still today it is the most luxurious truck you can buy. The ride quality is absolute gem with a handling to match. It is the cheapest among the truck category which acts as an advantage in its favor. And now with the classic range the prices have got down even more. The payload might be on the lower side but the cargo box feature is a neat idea. Towing is on the lower side which shifts the buyer's concentration to other suitable options. But with a great fuel economy, best infotainment and with such a great pricing makes it a really good buy.