2024 Ram 1500 vs 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500
The 2024 Ram 1500 and the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 represent the gold standard of base level work truck engineering. Let's see what sets one apart from the other in terms of ratings, capacities, and capabilities.Â
The 2024 Ram 1500
The 2024 Ram 1500 comes with three incredibly muscular engine options. The first is a 3.6-liter V-6 generating 305 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The second is a 5.7-liter V-8 pounding out 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. The third is a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 that roars forward with a spectacular rating set of 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The first two engines are available for rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive trim levels, while the last is only available on the TRX. The TRX is four-wheel drive only. All of these engines use an eight-speed automatic transmission.Â
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available with one of four engines. The first is a TurboMax 2.7-liter providing 310 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. The second is a 5.3-liter V-8 granting 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The third is a 6.2-liter V-8 generating 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The final engine is a very efficient and cost-effective Duramax 3.0-liter turbo-diesel six-cylinder rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The TurboMax comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the rest come with a 10-speed version.Â
The Ram 1500 completely overpowers the Silverado 1500 in this matchup. Find out more about this remarkable truck at your nearest Ram dealership.Â