2019 RAM 1500 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Powerful performance is just as important as advanced interior features to Pekin drivers who use their truck for job sites and weekend adventures alike. If you’re searching for a new truck to serve those unique needs, you’ve likely come across the 2019 RAM 1500 and the 2019 Chevy Silverado. These two best-selling pickups certainly provide for many on and off the job, but how do they match up head-to-head when it comes to performance, cargo management, and interior features? Explore the RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado in detail to find out!

Silverado or RAM 1500: Performance

To start, the new RAM 1500 in Morton provides significant performance advantages over Silverado. Examine the specs for yourself:

• RAM 1500: Standard V6 engine, 305 hp, 12,750-pound max towing capacity, available 5.7L HEMI® V8 generating 395 hp
• Silverado 1500: Standard V6 engine, 285 hp, 12,200-pound max towing capacity

The RAM 1500 certainly has the advantage over the Silverado when it comes to power, and that gives it the edge on job sites and in the wild.

Silverado or RAM 1500: Cargo Management

What features do the RAM 1500 and Silverado beds offer that make a difference to Washington area workers? Here, we see how RAM once again has the edge on Silverado:

• Reconfigurable Center Console: This class-exclusive feature helps you keep your cabin organized and convenient.
• RamBox® Cargo Management System: Drainable, lockable, and LED-lit storage bins are available again as a class-exclusive feature.

Silverado or RAM 1500: Interior Features

Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration come standard with both the RAM 1500 and Silverado near East Peoria. But, once again, you’ll find RAM has a number of interior amenities that are missing from the Silverado:

• Uconnect® 4C NAV: Voice command and hands-free calling capabilities are provided with RAM, along with a one-year trial of the SiriusXM® All Access Package, and 3-D maps with Uconnect® Navigation
• 12-inch touchscreen: A customizable home screen with both physical controls and pinch-and-zoom capability is offered with this largest-in-class touchscreen. 
• Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System: This 900-watt sound system is the most powerful in its class. 

The 2019 RAM 1500 Delivers More in Morton

So, Silverado or RAM 1500? We think the choice is obvious! Ready to feel what it’s like behind the wheel? Stop by Sam Leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT Morton and experience it in person. Contact us, set up a test drive, and meet with our experienced service techs and friendly finance experts. We’re sure to have a truck that checks all your boxes right in our showroom! Still in the research process? Compare the RAM 1500 to the Ford F-150 to see how it bests this other top competitor.