2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2023 Ram 1500 Comparison

If you're in the market for a tough and dependable pickup truck, the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 have undoubtedly been at the forefront of your search. With each pickup truck offering so many features and options, it can be difficult to decide which one is best for you. That's why the team at Medlin Chevrolet has put the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 head-to-head in this comparison, so you can see the advantages of each. To learn more about the Chevy Silverado 1500, check out our model review or our trims guide. If you decide on the Silverado 1500, then at our Ayden, NC, dealership and find a trim that suits you. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at 252-746-4032.

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500 Interior Design

The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 have well-designed interiors filled with premium features and intuitive technology that help make your drives more comfortable and entertaining. Both feature cloth or leather seat materials with available heated and ventilated front seats, and the Ram 1500 provides access to vinyl seats. Both can bring in fresh air and sun with available sunroofs.Infotainment systems keep you connected on the go, with the Chevy Silverado 1500 utilizing the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system and the Ram 1500 using the Uconnect® infotainment system, respectively.

Other available Silverado 1500 interior features include:

  • Head-up display
  • Heated and ventilated ten-way power front seats
  • Power sunroof
  • 40/20/40 split-folding front bench seat with under-seat storage or bucket seats
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seat with under-seat lockable storage
  • Heated rear outboard seats
  • Heated rear outboard seats
  • 12.3-in. reconfigurable driver information center
  • Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system
  • Bluetooth®
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Wi-fi® hotspot capability

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500 Engine & Tow Specs

Harness the power of a mighty engine behind the wheel of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 or Ram 1500, each with a selection of four to pick from. Both pickup trucks have eight-speed automatic transmissions and two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) available, with the Silverado 1500 having an additional option for a ten-speed automatic transmission. The Silverado 1500 offers a higher maximum towing capacity, with up to 13,300 pounds. See how the engines compare in the following tables:

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500

Engine

Horsepower

Torque

Max. Towing

MPG (city/hwy)

2.7L turbo I4

310 HP

430 lb.-ft.

9,500 lbs.

19 / 22

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

355 HP

383 lb.-ft.

11,300 lbs.

17 / 21

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

420 HP

460 lb.-ft.

13,300 lbs.

16 / 20

3.0L Duramax® I6 turbo diesel

305 HP

495 lb.-ft.

13,300 lbs.

24 / 29

2023 Ram 1500

Engine

Horsepower

Torque

Max. Towing

MPG (city/hwy)

3.6L Pentastar® V6

305 HP

273 lb.-ft.

7,730 lbs.

20 / 26

5.7L HEMI® V8

395 HP

410 lb.-ft.

12,750 lbs.

18 / 23

6.2L supercharged HEMI V8

702 HP

650 lb.-ft.

8,100 lbs.

10 / 14

3.0L EcoDiesel V6

260 HP

480 lb.-ft.

9,600 lbs.

21 / 29

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500 Safety & Technology Options

The safety systems of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 help keep you and your haul safe with driver assistance technology, cameras, and sensors. Both pickup trucks feature rear view cameras, emergency brake assistance, and stability control systems for helping you stay alert, aware, and in control. View other available Silverado 1500 safety features here: Teen Driver technology Chevy Safety Assist (Automatic emergency braking, Front pedestrian braking, Lane keep assist with lane departure warning, Forward collision alert, IntelliBeam® auto high beams, Following distance indicator) Image: 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500 Cabin Options

The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 have several different cabin and bed options; the Silverado 1500 has three cabins and beds, and the Ram 1500 has two cabins and beds. The Silverado 1500 has generally larger cabins, and offers more front and rear head and leg room. View the cabin specifications in the following chart:

2023 Model

Chevy Silverado 1500

Ram 1500

Cab Style

Regular

Double

Crew

Crew

Quad

Bed Length

79.4 or 98.2 in.

79.4 in.

69.9 or 79.4 in.

67 or 76 in.

76 in.

Seating Capacity

Three

Six

Six

Five

Six

Leg Room (front/rear)

44.5 in. / N/A

44.5 / 35.2 in.

44.5 / 43.4 in.

40.9 / 45.2 in.

40.9 / 35.6 in.

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500 Color Options Available

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 color options: Summit WhiteSterling Gray MetallicDark Ash MetallicRed HotGlacier Blue MetallicNorthsky Blue MetallicBlackSand Dune MetallicHarvest Bronze MetallicRadiant Red TintcoatIridescent Pearl Tricoat

2023 Ram 1500 color options: Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-CoatPatriot Blue Pearl-CoatDelmonico Red Pearl-CoatBright White Clear-CoatIvory White Tri-Coat Pearl-CoatFlame Red Clear-CoatDelmonico Red Pearl-Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-CoatFlame Red Clear-Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-CoatBright White Clear-Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-CoatPatriot Blue Pearl-Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl-Coat / Walnut Brown Metallic

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ram 1500 Comparison

If you're looking for a full-size truck that will perform equally well hauling a payload to the jobsite as transporting the family on vacation, then two of the options you're probably looking at are the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2021 Ram 1500. The team at Medlin Chevrolet in Ayden, NC, has put together this comparison between the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2021 Ram 1500.

If you'd like to learn more about the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500, read our review that outlines all of the features of this truck. You can also check out the inventory of Silverado models at our Chevy dealership in Ayden, NC. Have questions? Interested in a test drive? Contact us online or call us at 877-241-4336.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ram 1500 Performance Specs

Both the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 can be outfitted with one of several engines. There are five engine options for the Silverado, including a turbo diesel, versus four engine choices for the Ram, one of which is only available with a single trim level. The standard base model engine on the Silverado, the 2.7L turbocharged engine, has higher horsepower and torque, as well as better gas mileage, than the base model 3.6L V6 engine on the Ram.

Model

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2021 Ram 1500

Engine & Specifications

  • 2.7L turbo four-cylinder
    • 310 HP
    • 348 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Eight-speed automatic
    • 23/33 MPG (city/hwy)
  • 4.3L EcoTec3 V6
    • 285 HP
    • 305 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Six-speed automatic
    • 16/21 MPG (city/hwy)
  • 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
    • 355 HP
    • 383 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Six-speed automatic
    • 17/23 MPG (city/hwy)
  • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8
    • 420 HP
    • 460 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Ten-speed automatic
    • 16/21 MPG (city/hwy)
  • 3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel I6
    • 277 HP
    • 460 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Ten-speed automatic
    • 22/26 MPG (city/hwy)
  • 3.6L Pentastar® V6
    • 305 HP
    • 269 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Eight-speed automatic
    • 20/26 MPG (city/hwy)
  • 5.7L HEMI® V8
    • 395 HP
    • 410 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Eight-speed automatic
    • 17/23 MPG (city/hwy)
  • 6.2L HEMI V8 SRT®
    • 702 HP
    • 650 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Eight-speed automatic
    • 10/14 MPG (city/hwy)
    • Available with TRX trim only
  • 3.0L turbo diesel V6
    • 260 HP
    • 480 lb.-ft. of torque
    • Eight-speed automatic
    • 23/33 MPG (city/hwy)

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ram 1500 Towing Capacity

Both the Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 are built for hauling, with tremendous towing capacity available depending on engine and trim. When properly equipped, the base model Silverado can tow 9,300 pounds, versus 7,730 pounds on the base model Ram 1500. With higher-horsepower engines and the available Max Trailering package, the Silverado can tow as much as 13,300 pounds, more than the maximum available 12,750-pound towing capacity of the Ram 1500.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ram 1500 Pricing

Both the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 have multiple trim levels to offer different options and pricing to match your budget. The base model Silverado has a starting MSRP of $30,995, while the base model Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $32,795. Each truck has a total of eight trims available.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ram 1500 Interior

Just because a pickup truck is built for rugged strength doesn't mean it can't also provide a comfortable ride. Both the Silverado and Ram offer a host of interior amenities, with both trucks boasting available features like an infotainment system with color touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ functionality, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability, 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot capability, power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, and heated front and rear seats.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ram 1500 Safety Features

The Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500 both include a number of available high-tech safety features like a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, surround vision camera, lane keep assist, following distance indicator, and forward collision alert.

The 2021 Chevy Silverado adds in a couple of new safety features like a bed view camera and trailer length indicator camera, to make lane changes safer when hauling a trailer, plus it's fitted with OnStar® capability for added safety and connectivity.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2019 Ram 1500 Differences near Greenville, NC

Medlin Chevy near Greenville, NC, is here to help you determine whether the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 or 2019 Ram 1500 is the best fit for your lifestyle. Our dealership has highlighted some of the key features that make each of these pickup trucks an impressive addition to your daily drive. If you have any questions about either the Silverado 1500 or Ram 1500 models, feel free to give our team a call at (252) 746-4032 or contact us online.

For comparison purposes, our experts observed the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT, starting at $40,795 MSRP, and the 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star, starting at $38,795 MSRP.

Performance

Take a closer look at both of the capable engines offered with both the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500 in the following table. If you're looking for better horsepower and torque, the Silverado 1500 does not disappoint with its 2.7L Turbo I4 engine. Continue reading to discover all that the Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 have beneath the hood.

2019 Chevy Silverado 1500

Vs.

2019 Ram 1500

2.7L Turbo I4

Engine

3.6L VVT V6

310 HP

Horsepower

305 HP

348 lb.-ft.

Torque

269 lb.-ft.

12,100 lbs.

Maximum Towing Capacity

11,540 lbs.

Interior

Prepare for the ultimate creature comforts with the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500 interior cabins. While both will satisfy your needs, our experts agree that the Silverado 1500 has everything you need for a relaxed daily drive. Key specs found inside the Silverado 1500 include:

  • Four-way manual driver and front passenger seats
  • 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with covered armrest storage
  • Carpeted floor covering
  • Front and rear rubberized-vinyl floor mats
  • Single-zone manual semi-automatic climate control

Technology

Having a modern dashboard is important when you get behind the wheel of your pickup truck. Between the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500, our experts believe you'll enjoy the endless tech features offered by the Silverado the most. Find impressive tech features that will elevate your daily drive such as:

  • 4.2-in. color driver information screen
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
  • Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with color touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • USB ports

Safety

Both the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500 ultimately want to keep you safe every mile of the way. While each pickup truck has the safety you'll love to add to your commute, the Silverado 1500 offers must-have features like Chevrolet Connected Access and Onstar®. Other key features that elevate the safety game in the pickup truck market include:

  • StabiliTrak® stability control system
  • Teen Driver
  • Daytime running lamps
  • Rear seat reminder
  • Rear vision camera

Schedule a Test Drive

Ready and waiting for you at Medlin Chevy is the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 model of your dreams. Our dealership near Greenville, NC, has multiple pickup trucks in the Silverado 1500 trim lineup available in our new inventory. Simply complete our online test drive form and we'll have your chosen model waiting for you upon your arrival. If you have any questions about the Silverado 1500 or its capabilities, don't hesitate to contact our team online or call (252) 746-4032.

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