The Ram 1500 versus the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

There are many great trucks out there, so it makes sense that you want to do your research to find out which one is the best for you. We're here to help at Chrysler Winona. The Ram 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 both have great options, power and towing capacities, but which one comes out on top when you get down to it?

Power and Performance

The Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado 1500 are roughly comparable when it comes to performance at the base trim, except when you look at the gas mileage. The Ram 1500 gets 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, while the Silverado 1500 only achieves 16 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. The Ram 1500 especially shines with the new TRX trim. This truck can generate up to 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.

When driving these trucks around Onalaska, WI, it's easy to feel the difference. While the suspension of the Silverado 1500 does a good job, there's no beating the available air suspension of the Ram 1500. Especially on rough pavement or off-road, the Ram 1500 is about the smoothest you can get.

Convenience and Comfort

While the Chevy Silverado 1500 has available heated mirrors, they're only available on the RST trim and up. The Ram 1500 has heated mirrors on all trims, keeping them clear of frost and fog in Lewiston, MN. Likely due to this, the Silverado 1500 does not offer turn signal indicators on the side mirrors, unlike the Ram 1500.

Luxury

Where the Ram 1500 really outdoes the Silverado 1500 is in the cabin. It has amazing passenger volume-up to 132 cubic feet-and plenty of interior storage space. You can get available heated and ventilated seats in most models, even a panoramic sunroof for your drives in Rochester, MN. With the availability of premium leather surfaces and genuine wood accents, some models of the Ram 1500 can feel more like a luxury car than a truck.

Entertainment

The great cabin doesn't stop there. While the Silverado 1500 has up to six premium speakers, the Ram 1500 starts with six speakers and goes up to ten premium speakers. There is a 12.0-inch touchscreen available for the Ram 1500, and the best that the Silverado 1500 can offer is an 8.0-inch touchscreen.

Additionally, the Ram 1500 has speed-sensitive volume, so you don't even have to touch the volume knob to keep listening to your music at a comfortable level.

Driving a Chevy Silverado 1500 through La Crosse, WI is closer to what you would expect from a truck, which is by no means a bad thing. However, when compared to the Ram 1500, it pales in comparison. It doesn't have the great convenience features, the fantastic cabin or the innovative technology.

The Right 1500 Truck for the Job near Holmen, WI

There are plenty of reasons to pick the Ram 1500 over the Chevy Silverado 1500. At a fundamental level, you deserve a truck that will treat you and your cargo right. At Chrysler Winona, we can help you find the Ram 1500 that's just right for your needs.

If you want to figure out what payment might look like, head on over to our finance center. Our professional staff can figure out a payment plan that works for you. You can lease or finance your new truck quickly and easily with our online application.

If the Ram 1500 isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at our full inventory of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in Winona, MN. We're sure you'll be able to find something that will do the job perfectly for you.