Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With their comparable turning radiuses, the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a more sizeable engine than the Dodge Ram 1500. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more.
Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Ram 1500 finally gets moving.
Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dodge in terms of transporting cargo.
The Dodge Ram 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can accommodate the same number of passengers.
There's no clear winner between the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Silverado 1500 with respect to transporting cargo.
The Dodge Ram 1500 outpulls the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by a massive margin.
Convenience
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge Ram 1500.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Silverado 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Ram 1500, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
The Dodge Ram 1500 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the Chevrolet because of its larger tank.
The Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge to the dealership as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
The Dodge Ram 1500 isn't much less costly than the Silverado 1500 as far as MSRP.
Overview
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dodge Ram 1500 have the same basic after-sale protection.
