2022 Ram 1500 Classic Performance

当2019年的拉勒米修剪,EcoDieselengine that came with it vanished from the lineup as well. That left two gas engines to power the range from 2020 onward: a 3.6-liter V6 and a more powerful 5.7-liter V8 with a stout 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. This remains the same for 2022. Both 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains are available. These trucks are more about capability than outright speed, and there are quicker trucks in the segment. The V6 struggles more because it doesn't offer as much low-down torque, so if you can, it's better to stretch to the V8, which is less affected when lugging a heavy load and provides brisker acceleration. With the V8 engine and 4x2, the 1500 Classic can tow a maximum of 10,610 lbs. With the V6 engine, maximum towing capacity drops to 7,660 lbs. By comparison, the newer Ram 1500 can tow 12,750 lbs when properly equipped.

Starting off the range is the well-known 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar engine which produces 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. It's mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The bigger 5.7-liter HEMI V8 generates a more muscular 395 hp and 410 lb-ft - it is also fitted with an eight-speed auto. 4x2 is the standard drivetrain on all models, but 4x4 can be optioned.

When not heavily laden with passengers and/or cargo, the V6 does a reasonable job of contending with the 1500 Classic's bulk and is pleasingly responsive, but it's the V8 that you want when towing heavier loads or need to pass slower traffic with more urgency. The eight-speed automatic transmission does a good job of working through its ratios smoothly and is a solid pairing with both engines.

The most efficient Ram 1500 Classic is the 4x2 with the 3.6-liter V6 engine, which returns EPA-rated estimates of 17/25/20 mpg on the city/highway/combined cycles. Not far behind is the 4x4 V6 with figures of 16/23/19 mpg. The 4x2 V8 is expectedly heavier with figures of 15/21/17 mpg, the same as the 4x4 V8. By comparison, the newer 1500 is quite a bit more efficient, with its turbodiesel engine allowing it to return a best of 23/33/26 mpg. The Chevrolet Silverado also has a turbodiesel engine option and manages a best of 23/31/26 mpg when equipped with this powertrain.

While most variants make do with a 26-gallon gas tank, a 32-gallon tank is found on models with the largest eight-foot bed. Taking this into account, the maximum range will be about 640 miles on the 4x2 with the V6 engine and the larger gas tank. On the other end of the spectrum, the V8 4x4 paired with the smaller tank will only manage 390 miles in the city.