Chevrolet Silverado vs Ram 1500
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The key differences
The Ram 1500 is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 701 hp, 281 hp more than the Chevrolet Silverado's best.
The Chevrolet Silverado is 89 mm (4 in) longer than the Ram 1500.
Typical kerb weights are 2,295 kg for the Ram 1500 and 2,172 kg for the Chevrolet Silverado.
In the US, the Chevrolet Silverado has the better EPA rating at up to 70 mpg combined, against 23 mpg for the Ram 1500.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Pickup | Pickup |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 278–420 hp (207–313 kW) | 396–701 hp (295–523 kW) |
| Torque | 519–1,064 Nm | 365–919 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6–8 s | — |
| Top speed | 185–213 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 5 | 5 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 11.1 l/100 km | 14 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 15–70 mpg | 12–23 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | 282–493 mi | — |
| Length | 5,890 mm (232 in) | 5,801 mm (228 in) |
| Width | 2,063 mm (81 in) | 2,064 mm (81 in) |
| Height | 1,921 mm (76 in) | 1,969 mm (78 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,700 mm (146 in) | 3,570 mm (141 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,172 kg (4,788 lb) | 2,295 kg (5,060 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States as Ram Pickup |