RAM 1500 vs Chevy Silverado 1500

RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 Reliability & Ride Quality

Are these pickup trucks reliable? Yes, they both are. The third-party website RepairPal notes both vehicles are close in their repair costs and reliability, although the RAM 1500 is less expensive to maintain and repair.

Ride quality can be a little bit subjective when comparing the RAM 1500 vs the Silverado 1500. But the RAM 1500 wins this contest on objective grounds. Like most pickups, the Silverado 1500 relies on leaf-spring suspension. It’s an adequate setup for most tasks, but standard coil springs allow the RAM to absorb bumps in the road with far less disruption and a smoother ride.

Upgrade with the RAM 1500’s available Air Suspension, and you’ll have an even better time on Washington, PA and Steubenville, OH roads. You can even adjust your ride height to go over rough terrain or maximize fuel economy on the highways.

RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500: Gas Mileage

Gas isn’t getting less expensive any time soon. If you can’t afford to compromise on capability, you can appreciate that the RAM 1500 gets up to 25 mpg on the highway. It’s a noticeable difference compared to the base-level Silverado 1500’s 22 mpg. You’ll go around 50 more miles per tank of gas with the RAM 1500.

Both models offer a range of different engines, and they aren’t all efficient. However, you should know that both trucks are available in diesel-powered configurations. With a diesel engine and AWD, the RAM 1500 gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway. A similarly equipped Silverado 1500 gets up to 26 mpg. Again, you’ll get 50 more miles per tank of gas. 

RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500: Luxury Features

Comparing two pickups on the basis of luxury might feel like a stretch. However, many reviewers have remarked that the RAM 1500 simply looks and feels nicer than its rivals. The RAM 1500 is the highest-tech pickup in the automaker’s history! To cap off our RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comparison, let’s look at a few areas where the differences add up to tip in the RAM’s favor:

• The Chevy is offered with an optional 7-speaker Bose® audio system. Choose the RAM, and you’ll have access to up to 19 speakers with the optional Harman/Kardon® setup.
• The Chevy’s optional “Multi-Flex” tailgate can transform into a step, which is great for the jobsite. The RAM takes a different approach. You’ll get a gate that can swing down like normal or swing out to the side. Paired with the RAM’s built-in bed step, we think the tailgate design is ultimately more practical for daily use.
• The RAM 1500 is available with a head-up display that puts the most important information right on your windshield. The Chevy doesn’t offer anything similar.