2017 Ram 1500 Rebel vs Sport

Off-roading vs Towing Power on the Ram 1500

Another advantage that the 2017 Ram 1500 Sport has over the Rebel is its standard engine. The Sport comes standard with a 5.7-liter V-8 rated for 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, which has a max towing capability on the 2017 Ram 1500 of 10,640 pounds. In contrast, the standard engine on the 2017 Ram Rebel is a 3.6-liter V-6 that generates 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque and has better gas mileage than that available on the Sport. That engine should be able to tow more than 7,000 pounds when properly equipped, but that is still significantly less than the standard power on the Sport model. The Rebel is available with the V-8 engine for a price increase.

Both pickups in this 2017 Ram 1500 Rebel vs Sport comparison offer comfortable driving, but they have very different focuses. If your goal is a premium off-roading truck designed for go-anywhere fun, the 2017 Ram 1500 Rebel is the way to go. If, instead, you are looking for impressive towing and hauling on city and highway conditions (with the occasional foray onto a well-maintained dirt or gravel track) the Sport may be the way to go. Both of these models are generally available in new Ram inventory here at Fury Ram Truck Center in Lake Elmo, MN. View our inventory or contact a member of our sales team to learn more about these models or schedule a test drive.