Hemi vs. Hurricane: Which 2026 Ram 1500 Engine Is the Best Choice for You?

Опубликовано 18 декабря 2025, 14:00

Ram brought the Hemi V8 back—but does that actually make it the best engine for the Ram 1500?

In this head-to-head test, we compare two nearly identical Ram 1500 trucks: one with the 5.7L Hemi V8, and one with the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six. Same trim, same transmission, same options—only the engines are different.

We break down:
- Power, torque, and acceleration
- Fuel economy with and without load
- Real-world towing and payload testing
- Cost, availability, and trim restrictions
- Emotional appeal vs. logical truck buying

One engine sounds incredible. The other simply does everything better.

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0:00 – Hemi vs. Hurricane: Why This Comparison Matters
0:52 – Engine Specs: V8 vs. Twin-Turbo I-6
1:58 – Driving Impressions Begin
2:01 – Hemi Sound & Performance Exhaust
2:21 – Why the Hemi Disappeared (and Came Back)
4:05 – Pricing, Trim Limits, and Buying Rules
5:15 – Hurricane Sound & Daily Driving
6:21 – Payload Test: 1,000 lbs in the Bed
7:55 – Towing Test: 6,900-lb Boat Trailer
8:49 – Head vs. Heart: Which Engine Should You Choose?
8:58 – Final Verdict & Wrap-Up

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