In a message dated 12/8/01 11:06:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bnich@bellatlantic.net writes:
<< A friend of mine might be buying the new 1500 Ram. He is asking me why
someone would want the 5.9 over the 4.7 when the HP of both is the
same?? And the tourqe of the 5.9 is only 35#'s higher. Could someone
explain this for me?
Thanks
Bob >>
The 5.9 makes it's torque and horsepower lower in the powerband, which means
you actually use it in daily driving. I wouldn't get the 4.7 in a Ram
without the stick. The truck is just too heavy. A typical Ram regular cab
4x4 weighs in at around 5000 pounds. If you get the stick you could wind it
out some, otherwise the 4.7 would get tired quick.
Bill White - http://www.moparforme.com
THE BIONIC DODGE - 2000 Ram QC 1500 Sport, 408 Stroker, Vortech T-trim
blower, 'nuff said.
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