2021 Ram 1500 vs Chevrolet Silverado
2021 Ram 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado
There are a lot of choices to make when buying a new truck. The first choice to make is oftentimes the toughest, which truck to buy. With so many great options on the market, choosing can be very tough. At Rouen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we aim to make car-buying as stress-free as we can. That's why we've put 2021 Ram 1500, America's most award-winning truck head to head with its top competitor, the Chevy Silverado. Keep reading below to take an in-depth look!
2021 Ram 1500 Power & Handling
The 2021 Ram 1500 lineup comes with four available engines. The base engine under the hood of the Tradesman, Big Horn, and Rebel trims is a 3.6L V6 with 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Available on all trim levels is a 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel that pushes out 260 horsepower and a hefty 460 lb-ft of torque. This provides a max towing capacity of 12,560 lbs! A 5.7L V8 is optional on the Tradesman, Big Horn, and Rebel but standard on the Laramie and Limited trims. The V8 pushes out 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. That's enough power to fulfill most driver's needs. But for the thrill-seekers, there is the Ram 1500 TRX with a 6.2L supercharged V8 Hellcat engine that attacks all road surfaces with 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque! All Ram 1500 engines are paired with a robust TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission. The TRX transmission is reinforced to handle the extra power and torque. Two-wheel drive is the standard setup, while four-wheel drive is optional. However, the Rebel and TRX trims both come standard with 4WD.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado Power & Handling
The Chevy Silverado also offers four engines, but the lineup just isn't as powerful as that of the Ram 1500. The lineup starts with a 4.3L V6 that produces 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. The next engine is the optional 2.7L turbocharged I4 that kicks out 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque. There is a diesel option, a 3.0L I6 that kicks out 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The diesel is capable of hauling up to 9,500lbs. The top-notch engine in the Silverado lineup is a 6.2L V8 that cranks out a total of 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Like the Ram 1500, the normal drivetrain is two-wheel drive with 4WD as an available option. The 4.3L V6 is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission while the others can be mated to either an 8-speed or 10-speed automatic.
2021 Ram 1500 Features & Design
If you're not convinced simply by the Ram 1500's engine options, the trim levels should earn your respect! The Tradesman starts the lineup off with power windows and door locks, keyless entry, push-button start, air conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a 5-inch infotainment touchscreen. Upper-level trims add more like leather seating, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, an 8.4-inch or 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, a multi-function tailgate, RamBox cargo management system, power running boards, and much more. The Rebel hits the trails with a 1-inch factory lift, FOX suspension components, an electronic locking rear differential, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and more off-roading features. The TRX pounds pavement and basically every other road surface known to man with launch control, paddle shifters, a 12-inch touchscreen, performance pages, an onboard dynameter, Bilstein shocks, 13 inches of front and rear suspension travel, 35-inch all-terrain tires, a towering 11.8 inches of ground clearance, and eight selectable drive modes.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado Features & Design
The 2021 Chevy Silverado comes in a few different variants. The Silverado's entry-level Work Truck trim comes with a tilt-only steering wheel, manual windows and door locks, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, and smartphone integration. Drivers will be more satisfied stepping up to one of the higher-level trims which add power windows and door locks, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, an 8-inch touchscreen, air conditioning, keyless entry/push-button start, leather seating, and spray-on bedliner. The Silverado Trail Boss is designed to keep up with the Ram 1500 Rebel with tow off-road-tuned suspension, a 2-inch factory lift, an electronic locking rear differential, mud tires, and tow hooks.
Conclusion:
Now that you've had an in-depth look at both the 2021 Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado, we hope that the choice on which truck to buy next has become more clear! If you're interested in getting your hands on a 2021 Ram 1500 to see if it's right for you, head down to Rouen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, where a friendly sales team member will make your next car-buying experience a pleasant one! If you prefer, you can peruse our full Ram inventory right here on our website and even value your trade and apply for financing!