Dodge RAM 50 Specs

Since 1981 the RAM 50 has kept the same length; since 1985, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 190 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 1981–1993 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1993 Dodge RAM 50, the latest model year on record, is 182.7″ long, 65.4″ wide and 60.2″ tall on a 108.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,628 lb. At 15.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Dodge RAM 50 generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 1991: 60 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Dodge RAM 50 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1981–1982183.1″65″″109.4″—
1985–1987184.6″65″60.2″109.4″2,438 lb
1990185.4″65.4″61″110.6″2,650 lb
1991–1993176.8″65.4″61″105.1″2,590 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

RAM 50 year by year

FIG.02·Dodge RAM 50 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1993182.7″65.4″108.7″2,628 lb3
1992182.7″65.4″108.7″2,623 lb3
1991182.3″65.4″108.7″2,623 lb3
1990185.4″65.4″110.6″2,665 lb4
1989188.2″65″112.6″2,701 lb3
1988″65″112.6″2,712 lb3
1987185.4″65″110.6″2,650 lb2
1986184.6″65″109.4″2,507 lb2
1985184.6″65″109.4″2,438 lb2
1982183.1″65″109.4″—1
1981183.1″65″109.4″—1
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a RAM 50 fit

FIG.02·Dodge RAM 50 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,106 cars within 10″ of its length, the RAM 50 is lighter than 94% and narrower than 97%.

FIG.03·Dodge RAM 50 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,106 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width65.4″72″−6.6″
Wheelbase108.7″106.7″+2.0″
Curb weight2,628 lb3,554 lb−926 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 RAM 50 bigger than the 1992?

No. The 1993 and 1992 RAM 50 are the same size, within half an inch and 5 lb of each other.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 RAM 50 model years, 1981 to 1993. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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