The 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport both exude a straightforward, get-the-task-done attitude. These base trim pickups are capable of most common jobs, but only one has the power for heavy-duty work.Â
Here is a look under the hood of the 2021 RAM 3500 and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.Â
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The RAM is the clear winner of this comparison. Â Thanks to its impressive horsepower, it can pull loads as heavy as 8,260 kg. Moreover, it has a payload capacity of 3,494 kg. Despite this competition-beating muscle, however, the 3500 also has the efficiency of smaller-engine pickup during highway cruising.
The 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman utilizes Variable Cam Timing (VCT) technology, which provides consistent power regardless of the load. It also has a Multi-Displacement System (MDS), enabling it to lower fuel consumption when at a cruising speed (leading to its impressive efficiency).Â
If you are interested in a powerful pickup that can also deliver practicality on the highway, you should consider the 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman. Contact our dealership today to schedule a test drive.
The 2021 RAM 3500 Big Horn and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline Touring both come with a four-door design. Do these large-cab pickups actually provide more comfort for passengers? Let's take a look inside.Â
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RAM 3500 Big Horn (Crew Cab)
(Front/Rear) Headroom: 1,038 mm /1,010 mm Legroom: 1,040 mm / 1,022 mm Shoulder Room: 1,675 mm / 1,666 mm Hip Room: 1,598 mm / 1,593 mm Total Interior Volume: 3,528 L
Honda Ridgeline
(Front/Rear) Headroom: 1,003 mm /986 mm Legroom: 1,039 mm / 932 mm ShoulderRoom: 1,575 mm / 1,562 mm Hip Room: 1,501 mm / 1,438 mm Total Interior Volume: 3,084 L
The 2021 RAM 3500 has a more spacious cabin for all passengers. Additionally, with the 40/20/40 front bench, you can add a sixth place without feeling cramped. When the truck is not at capacity, you can fold down a centre console with cup holders in the middle of the first row. Meanwhile, the driver gets a 10-way adjustable bucket seat with lumbar support.
If you would like to learn more about the 2021 RAM 3500 Big Horn and see its interior for yourself, contact our Langley dealership today. We can answer any questions you might have and help you schedule a test drive.