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Compare Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500 Classic

Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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$28,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Ram 1500 Classic
2019 Ram 1500 Classic
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$27,645
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Overview

Engine
4.3-liter V6 Gas
2.7-liter Turbo (Optional)
5.3-liter Turbo V8 (+$1,395)
Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic (Optional)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
28.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26 gallons
Seating Capacity
3 seater
Seating Capacity
3 seater

Photos

Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dashboard
55
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Ram 1500 Classic
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
14
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.3-liter V6 Gas
2.7-liter Turbo (Optional)
5.3-liter Turbo V8 (+$1,395)
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
285 hp @ 5300 rpm
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
305 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic (Optional)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
44.6 ft
39.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17"" x 8""
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17"" x 8""
17" x 7"

Tires

Front Tire
255/70R17
P265/70SR17
Rear Tire
255/70R17
P265/70SR17
Spare Tire
255/70R17
Full-Size

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
17 MPG
20 MPG
City
16 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
25 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.3 Tons/yr
8.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
28.3 gallons
26 gallons
Cruising Range City
452.8 miles
442 miles
Cruising Range Highway
594.3 miles
650 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
229.5 in
N/A
Height
75.63 in
74.6 in
Max Width
81.14 in
79.4 in
Wheelbase
139.56 in
120 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
3 seater
3 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.53 in
41 in
Front Seat Headroom
43.11 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
66.06 in
66 in
Front Seat Hip Room
60.9 in
62.9 in

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
10,000 lbs
5,020 lbs

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Bright White Clearcoat
  • Flame Red Clearcoat

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Blue Streak Pearlcoat
  • Delmonico Red Pearlcoat
  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Patriot Blue Pearlcoat
  • True Blue Pearlcoat, Build Out: 10/04/2018
  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Build Out: 10/04/2018
  • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Build Out: 10/04/2018
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Maximum Steel Metallic Clearcoat
  • RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Bright Green, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Bright Red, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Case IH Red, Late availability
  • Construction Yellow, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Dark Brown, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Detonator Yellow Clearcoat, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Hills Green, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Light Cream, Build Out: 05/01/2019. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Light Green, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Midnight Blue Pearlcoat, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • National Safety Yellow, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • New Holland Blue, Late availability
  • Omaha Orange, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Power Tan, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Robin Egg Blue, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • School Bus Yellow, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Timberline Green Pearlcoat, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Tree Green, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.
  • Yellow, Late availability. Minimum Build Quantity of 10.

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Cloth seat trim
  • Jet Black, Vinyl seat trim
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Optional
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Optional
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Optional
Optional
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Optional
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Optional

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
HD Duramax Diesel: 5 Years/100,000 Miles; Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
HD Duramax Diesel: 5 Years/100,000 Miles; Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note
N/A
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