2023 RAM 1500 vs 1500 Classic

2023 Ram 1500 vs. 2023 Ram 1500 Classic in Springbrook, ON

A new Ram pickup truck can be the ideal option to support your daily work around the job site and weekend DIY projects. When you browse our new Ram inventory at McKeown Motor Sales, you will find various models to explore, including the 2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, two robust and popular pickup trucks with varying offerings and capabilities. Towers and truckers based in Springbrook, Madoc, Marmora, Tweed, and Frankford, ON, can visit our showroom today to view these new Ram pickup truck models and consider booking a test drive to experience both.

RAM 1500 vs 1500 Classic: Interior & Exterior Design Comparison

The new Ram 1500 has a sleek appearance that incorporates modern styling and rugged finishes, while its cabin can provide varying options to suit a wide range of needs. Although the base Tradesman trim of the Ram 1500 has a work-oriented set of options, the higher trims of this pickup truck can bring ultimate luxury that's unmatched in the segment. A few of the most notable offerings of the new Ram 1500 lineup include full leather-faced bucket seats, reclining second-row seats, ventilated and heated front seats, power-adjustable pedals, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, premium door trim panels, power-folding auto-dimming mirrors, and 20-inch aluminum wheels.

On the other hand, the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic continues with the same beloved traditional styling, providing an iconic Ram exterior appearance and a practical cabin. With the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, the major highlights to expect are cloth upholstery, power windows, air conditioning, a front-seat centre armrest, a heavy-duty flip-up rear vinyl bench seat, floor mats, automatic halogen headlamps, power heated mirrors, and 17-inch aluminum wheels.

RAM 1500 vs 1500 Classic: Engine Options & Capability Comparison

With four engine configurations, the 2023 Ram 1500 provides varying levels of performance and capability. You can equip the 2023 Ram 1500 with either the standard 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with an eTorque mild hybrid system, an available 5.7L HEMI V8 engine with or without eTorque, or the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine with over 700 horsepower. To access this Ram's maximum capability, you must properly configure the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine to achieve the maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds, while the 1500's payload can hit up to 2,300 pounds.

The 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, by comparison, comes standard with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine across its lineup, while the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine is an optional upgrade for all trims. That said, while the 1500 Classic is a bloved and reliable work truck, even when properly equipped, this Ram model can only have a maximum towing capacity of 10,610 pounds, considerably less than the new Ram 1500's impressive towing capacity.

Whether you wish to learn more about the 2023 Ram 1500 or Ram 1500 Classic, feel free to contact us at McKeown Motor Sales, and our experts will gladly assist you with everything worth knowing about these new Ram pickup trucks.