2021 Ram 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 | Mt. Pleasant, MI
If you’re searching for an innovative pickup truck that’s capable of heavy hauling or conquering terrain, the 2021 Ram 1500 and 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 are two popular pickup trucks that you may be considering. Our team at Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Mt. Pleasant, MI, has created this comparison of the 2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 to help you choose the model that best suits your needs. The 2021 Ram 1500 starts at $32,795 MSRP and the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 starts at $30,995 MSRP.
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2021 Ram 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 Exterior Design
The 2021 Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 feature an athletic exterior design to match the muscle underneath. You’ll find modern, stylish features available on both trucks such as LED daytime running lights and cargo bed lights, power-folding and heated outside mirrors with auto-dimming driver’s mirror, a power-sliding rear window, and spray-on bed liner protectant. Optional on each truck is a multi-purpose tailgate.
Exterior features exclusive to the 2021 Ram 1500 include:
- Power running boards
- Bi-function LED projector headlights
- Mirror-integrated wide-angle inserts, auxiliary reverse lights, and turn signals
- Active front air dams
- Multifunction tailgate with split swing-away doors (optional)
- RamBox® cargo management system (optional)
2021 Ram 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 Interior Design & Technology
A welcoming interior awaits in the 2021 Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500. Both trucks offer a variety of amenities to keep you comfortable and connected. On select trims, both trucks are available with heated and ventilated front seats, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, wireless device charging, and driver’s seat memory settings. The Ram 1500 is available with heated and ventilated rear seats, which are unavailable on the Silverado 1500.
Interior features exclusive to the 2021 Ram 1500 include:
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
- Head-up display
- 7-in. digital driver information display with 3-D graphics
- 360-degree surround-view camera
- Digital rear view mirror with LCD monitor
- Heated, reclining rear seats
- Power-adjustable driver’s foot pedals
- 12-in. infotainment touchscreen
- Optional Harman Kardon® 19-speaker audio system
2021 Ram 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Whether you need excellent towing or off-road capabilities, the 2021 Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 provide a diverse engine lineup. All Ram 1500 engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the Silverado 1500 is available with a six-, eight-, or ten-speed automatic transmission depending on the engine. When properly equipped with their respective diesel V6 engines, both trucks provide up to 23 city and 33 highway MPG.
The Ram 1500 offers a wider range of performance and towing capabilities, providing up to 702 horsepower and a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds. The Silverado 1500 offers up to 420 horsepower and a higher towing capacity of 13,300 pounds. View engine specifications for the 2021 Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 below.
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2021 Ram 1500
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2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
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- 3.0L EcoDiesel V6
- 260 HP
- 480 lb.-ft. of torque
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque
- 305 HP
- 269 lb.-ft. of torque
- 5.7L HEMI® V8
- 395 HP
- 410 lb-.ft. of torque
- 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque
- 395 HP
- 410 lb-.ft. of torque
- Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8
- 702 HP
- 650 lb.-ft. of torque
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- 3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel I6
- 277 HP
- 460 lb.-ft. of torque
- 4.3L EcoTec3 V6
- 285 HP
- 305 lb.-ft. of torque
- 2.7L turbo V6
- 310 HP
- 348 lb.-ft. of torque
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
- 355 HP
- 383 lb.-ft. of torque
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8
- 420 HP
- 460 lb.-ft. of torque
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2021 Ram 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 Size & Cargo Space
Plenty of space in the 2021 Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 ensures you can load in your favorite people and your belongings. The Ram 1500 is available as a Quad Cab® or crew cab with a 5-foot 7-inch bed or a 6-foot 4-inch bed and a maximum payload capacity of 2,300 pounds. The Silverado 1500 stands out with more available configurations, offering a regular, double, or crew cab with a 5-foot 9-inch bed, 6-foot 7-inch bed, or 8-foot 2-inch bed and a maximum payload capacity of 2,280 pounds.
2021 Ram 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 Safety Options & Features
Wherever your journeys take you, you’ll get there confidently in the 2021 Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 thanks to a variety of safety options and features. The Ram 1500 offers exclusive safety and driver assistance technology such as trailer reverse steering control with a trailer steering knob, forward collision warning with active and pedestrian emergency braking, LaneSense® lane departure warning with lane keep assist, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross path detection.
