2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500

Whether you’re on the road, trail, or job site, you can’t miss the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the RAM 1500 pickup trucks. As staples in the full-size truck segment, both of these pickups offer impressive power and performance. But which one wins the 2023 Chevy Silverado vs. RAM 1500 comparison? We answer all of these questions and more before you fill out an online finance application. Check out this guide from Advantage Chevrolet as we go over the specs of the 2023 RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 below:

Silverado vs. RAM: Performance Specs

What are the RAM vs. Chevy engine options? Both pickups feature a choice of four powerful engines, including a diesel option for tough towing jobs around the Queens area. Check out each engine option below:

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Options

• 2.7L Turbo High-Output Engine: Capable of up to 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: Capable of up to 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: Capable of up to 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque
• Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine: Capable of up to 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque

2023 RAM 1500 Engine Options

• 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine: Capable of up to 305 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque
• 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine: Capable of up to 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque
• 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 Engine: Capable of up to 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque
• 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine: Capable of up to 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque

Upon initial inspection, the engines in this 2023 RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 comparison seem comparable overall. The RAM 1500 TRX features a powerful 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 Engine, but that engine is only offered on the hardcore off-road focused TRX model. The base engine and naturally aspirated V8s and turbodiesel in the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 produce more torque than comparable engines in the RAM 1500. And as you’ll soon find out below, the Chevy Silverado 1500 offers more capabilities.

Silverado vs. RAM: Capabilities

Let’s explore the 2023 Chevy Silverado vs. RAM 1500 in terms of capabilities:

2023 Chevy Silverado Capability Features

• 13,300-pound maximum towing capacity
• 89.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the Long Bed option
• Integrated trailer brake controller
• Up to 14 camera views for trailering and hauling
• Skid plates
• Z71 Suspension with a 2-inch factory lift
• ZR2 Suspension Package with Multimatic DSSV Dampers

2023 RAM 1500 Capability Features

• 12,750-pound maximum towing capacity
• 61.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the 6-foot 4-inch bed
• Trailer Reverse Steering Control
• Air suspension system
• Selec-Speed® Control
• Rebel® 1-inch raised ride height and lifted suspension
• Active air dam

With more overall towing capacity and cargo space, the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 can handle the more difficult jobs around the Bronx and Staten Island areas.

Silverado vs. RAM: Safety Features

Both of these full-size pickups offer very similar safety features, including:

• Forward Collision Warnings
• Lane Keep Assist
• Front and Rear Park Assist
• HD Rear Cameras
• And more!

Choose the Chevy Silverado 1500 at Advantage Chevrolet

On paper, the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the clear winner for all your weekday jobs and weekend adventures around NY in this 2023 RAM 1500 vs. Silverado comparison. Contact us for a test drive with our friendly staff at Advantage Chevrolet. We’ll happily answer any additional questions you may have. 

There are plenty of rewards when you buy a new Chevy at Advantage Chevrolet. Contact us online or call us today at (833) 798-6815 to learn more! There are other Staten Island truck dealers, but Advantage Chevrolet is ready to help you find your next pickup at the best rate available.