2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short vs. 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short and 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short weights approximately 846 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |
