Santa Barbara Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT
2022 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Ram 1500 Classic

2023 RAM 1500 vs. RAM 1500 Classic

2023 RAM 1500

vs.

2023 RAM 1500 Classic
$37,410

MSRP

$30,695
Yes

Available Diesel Engine

No
6 + TRX

Trim Levels

3
5

Engine Options

2
6.2L HEMI V8 / 702 hp / 650 lb-ft (TRX only)

Top Engine

5.7L HEMI V8 / 395 hp / 410 lb-ft
12,750 pounds

Maximum Towing

10,620 pounds

If you’re looking for a powerful new work truck in the Ventura area, you’ve come to the right place! At Santa Barbara Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT, we offer a wide variety of top-quality vehicles from Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM, including the iconic RAM 1500 and its more affordable counterpart, the RAM 1500 Classic. These two trucks may sound similar, and they both deliver strong performance specs, but there are some important distinctions between them. Check out the comparison guide below to learn about the difference between the RAM 1500 and RAM 1500 Classic, then head to our dealership to see what trucks we currently have available. 

 

 

RAM 1500 vs. 1500 Classic: Price Comparison

Price is often the first thing that drivers consider when researching a new pickup truck, and right off the bat you’ll see that the RAM 1500 Classic is the more affordable of the two trucks. However, the standard RAM 1500 gives you the advantage of choice, offering eight trim levels to the Classic’s two, including the legendary TRX configuration! Check out the full price list below:

2023 RAM 1500 Trim Levels

  • Tradesman HFE: MSRP from $39,047
  • Tradesman: MSRP from $37,410
  • Big Horn: MSRP from $42,825
  • Laramie: MSRP from $52,775
  • Rebel: MSRP from $53,390
  • Limited Longhorn: MSRP from $60,130
  • Limited: MSRP from $63,750
  • TRX: MSRP from $84,555

2023 RAM 1500 Classic Trim Levels

  • Tradesman: MSRP from $30,695
  • Warlock: MSRP from $41,985

RAM 1500 vs. 1500 Classic: Performance Comparison

If you want powerhouse engine performance on the Oxnard roads, you can’t go wrong with either the 2023 RAM 1500 or 1500 Classic! Excluding the supercharged TRX model–which is in a class of its own–both models offer the same top-level 5.7L HEMI V8 engine, which delivers identical horsepower and torque. However, while the RAM 1500 Classic only comes with a single other option–a 3.6L Pentastar V6–the RAM 1500 lets you choose between a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6, a mild hybrid V8, and the legendary supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 on the TRX. Compare performance specs below:

2023 RAM 1500 Top Engine (TRX Only)

  • Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8
  • 702 horsepower
  • 650 lb-ft of torque
  • 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
  • Top speed of 118 mph

2023 RAM 1500 Top Engine (all other trim levels)

  • 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque
  • 395 horsepower
  • 410 lb-ft of torque
  • 12,750-lb towing capacity

2023 RAM 1500 Classic Top Engine 

  • 5.7L. HEMI V8
  • 395 horsepower
  • 410 lb-ft of torque
  • 10,620-lb towing capacity

Find Your Next Pickup Truck at Santa Barbara Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT!

If you’re interested in seeing how the RAM 1500 and RAM 1500 Classic stack up in person, contact our office to set up a test drive of an available model! We’ll take care of everything and get you out on the Goleta roads in no time. You can also contact us or check out our model research to learn more about the cars, trucks, and SUVs in our current inventory.

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