Key Takeaways:
- The Chevrolet Silverado and the Ram 1500 are the same size, but only the Silverado offers a two door cab.
- The Silverado currently is able to tow more than the Ram 1500, by about 550 pounds.
- These two pickups are powerful trucks, and you cannot go wrong with either the Silverado or Ram 1500.
How big is the Chevrolet Silverado compared to the Ram 1500?
The Chevrolet Silverado is just as big as the Ram 1500, in fact they are nearly identical in length, width and height, and the differences are a result of special trims such as the TR-X and the ZR2. On the crew cab versions both trucks come in at a length of 242 inches, but the Ram 1500 is technically 1 inch wider, and 1 inch shorter on base models compared to the Silverado. In essence, the trucks are both the same size. The main difference is when it comes to bed lengths, the Ram 1500 does not offer a long bed option currently while the Silverado does. So on the Ram the maximum bed length you can get is 6’4” but on the Silverado the long bed comes in at 8’2” but is only available on the 2 door or regular cab. This is mostly for fleet drivers as most truck owners now look for at least a double cab.
Which can tow more, the Chevrolet Silverado or the Ram 1500?
The Chevrolet Silverado does tow more than the Ram 1500 but only marginally. The Ram 1500 maxes out at 12,750 pounds of towing capacity, and 2,320 pounds of payload capacity. The Chevrolet Silverado maxes out at 13,300 pounds of towing capacity and can haul 2,280 pounds.
This means the Silverado can tow about 550 more pounds than the Ram 1500 can, making it slightly better in the towing area, but only marginally. The Ram 1500’s payload capacity is 40 pounds more than that of the Silverado’s, a small difference but sometimes 40 pounds is a huge difference at the job site.
The two trucks are quite easily two of the best towing vehicles in America, and they are synonymous with hard work, and good American fun.
Which is better: the Ram 1500 or the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 are both great trucks, and neither is better than the other. When it comes down to it, the main criterion consumers use when choosing between the two is preference.
The Ram 1500 is famous for its Cummins engines that last for sometimes longer than the frame of the truck, it is also famous for reliability and power. The Chevrolet Silverado is an American classic, famous for their square bodies and for their powerhouse 5.3L V8. Both trucks are great vehicles and it mostly comes down to personal preference when choosing between the two.
The two also are famous for being able to get dirty, and get off-roading, and when properly equipped, make for some of the best off-roading pickups in the market. If you are unsure which one is better for you, come in and take a tour, we can find the best pickup for your needs and budget. Come check out our suite of pickup trucks that are just as American as apple pie and Coca Cola.