Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Dodge Ram 1500 Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Ram 1500 and the Silverado 1500 are genuine speedsters. As far as horsepower, the Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Chevrolet down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Chevrolet definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet has a more massive engine than the Dodge Ram 1500. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is considerably more powerful than the Dodge Ram 1500. The Dodge could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 regarding pickup.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dodge when it comes to transporting cargo. Neither the Dodge Ram 1500 nor the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Dodge Ram 1500 outpulls the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by a big margin.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Ram 1500 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Silverado 1500 does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 because of its larger tank. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dodge 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 Ram 1500 to the dealership as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 isn't much costlier than the Dodge regarding MSRP.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dodge Ram 1500 have the same basic warranty.