The Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the most popular pickups in America and consistently outsells the Ram 1500. Truck owners all over the country keep selecting the Chevy Silverado ahead of Ram and there are plenty of reasons why. Both trucks have a number of significant strengths so you might be comparing the two yourself. Here's a look at a head-to-head match-up between the Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 so you can see why we believe the Silverado is the better choice at Jim Schmidt Chevrolet of Delphos in Delphos OH.
A comparison of engines
Both the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 offer buyers from Van Wert and Lima OH some potent powertrains that can help you get a lot of work done. The Chevy Silverado provides a choice of powerful engines that range from 277 horsepower all the way up to 420 horsepower. Meanwhile, the Ram 1500 falls behind in the horsepower competition, giving you a choice that starts at 260 horsepower and only gets up to 395 horsepower. Ram does offer a HEMI® V8 engine with a lot more horsepower but it's available only on the Ram 1500 TRX. So in a comparison within the more basic horsepower range, the Chevy Silverado wins.
A comparison of performance
The Chevy Silverado can tow a maximum of 13,300 pounds while the Ram 1500 comes up a little short, with a maximum towing capacity of only 12,750 pounds. In addition, the Chevy Silverado gives Wapakoneta and St. Marys OH buyers a corrosion warranty that lasts for up to 72 months or 100,000 miles whichever comes first. The guys at Ram do their best but their corrosion warranty lasts for only 60 months or an unlimited number of miles. So once again, the new Chevy Silverado 1500 outperforms the new Ram 1500.
A comparison of torque and transmissions
The Chevy Silverado 1500 gives you more torque with its entry-level trim than the Ram 1500. The Silverado provides 430 pound-feet of torque while the Ram’s entry level truck gives you only 296 pound-feet of torque. In addition, the Silverado 1500 gives you a wider range of choices when it comes to transmissions. The Chevy Silverado lets buyers from Continental OH choose a six-speed automatic or an eight-speed automatic while Ram limits you to an eight-speed automatic. So when it comes to basic torque capability and transmission choices, the Silverado 1500 takes the flag.
A comparison of pricing
When you think about the fact that the Chevy Silverado outperforms the Ram 1500 in terms of many performance characteristics, you'd think that the Chevy would cost quite a bit more. Fortunately, the Chevy Silverado 1500 starts at a lower price tag and gives you nine available trim levels compared to the Ram’s eight trims. The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 starts with an MSRP of $36,300 while the new Ram 1500 entry-level truck is more than $1,000 higher at $37,410. So when it comes to value, the Chevy Silverado wins again.
A comparison of features and technology
Inside the Chevy Silverado 1500 you'll find an available 13.4-inch touch screen infotainment system. That gives you access to wireless Apple CarPlay® as well as Android Auto™ smartphone integration. The largest touchscreen available in the new ram 1500 is only 12 inches so Chevy wins again in a comparison of available touch screens.
Test drive the winning Chevy Silverado 1500 at our dealership
As you can see, there are a number of ways in which the new Chevy Silverado 1500 outperforms the very capable Ram 1500. We invite you to discover the other impressive strengths of the new Silverado 1500 with a test drive at Jim Schmidt Chevrolet of Delphos in Delphos OH.