2021 Ram 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado
2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Chevy Silverado
The full-size truck market is a full one with many popular name brands within it. So the Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep team decided to make a head-to-head comparison against two of the most popular trucks. The 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2021 Chevy Silverado. The Ram 1500 has been around for about 40 years, and the Silverado has been around for over 20 years. Let's see how these legendary trucks match up.
2021 Ram 1500 Power & Handling
The 2021 Ram 1500 comes with a best-in-class 305-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine standard. The Powerfully efficient, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine gained the 1500 a best-in-class 480 lb-ft of diesel torque. If you want power and efficiency in a gas engine, then the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine with the Class-Exclusive eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System is for you. This engine’s combination of performance and efficient technologies lead to an available extra 130 pound-feet of torque for a V8 gas towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds. Of course, there’s Ram’s namesake, and this the 5.7L HEMI V8. 2021 Ram 1500 TRX offers the legendary 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 delivering 702 horsepower. This engine ensures this monster can charge from 0–60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds. The IHI supercharger provides near-instantaneous torque and is engineered to withstand 1,595 psi or the equivalent of nearly 20,000 pounds of force. Every engine choice comes with the Class-Exclusive standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. This powerhouse of transmission provides drivers with next-generation technology, such as the Class-Exclusive eTorque Mild Hybrid System, to automatically handle and optimize shift changes and points for efficiency, performance, and drivability.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Power & Handling
The 2021 Silverado 1500 offers seven engine choices. The base engine is the 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine. This engine generates 285 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque. Next is the 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-4 with 310 horsepower. The 5.3-liter V8 is the first of two V8 offered. This V8 is rated at 355 horsepower. The next V8 is a 6.2-liter with 420 horsepower. If you are looking for diesel, the only one available in the 2021 Ram 1500 is a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-6 with 277 horsepower and 460lbs of torque.
2021 Ram 1500 Features & Design
The 2021 Ram 1500 offers the most luxurious interior in its class. The Heads up display has been reconfigurable to help you keep your eyes on the road while being aware of the gear you are in, your speed, incoming calls, and your turn-by-turn navigation. The all-new Digital Rearview Mirror features an LCD monitor that, when switched on, provides a real-time video stream from a rear-facing camera. The impressive 12-inch touchscreen displays the Uconnect 12.0 system beautifully. The customizable home screen with split-screen capability, pinch-and-zoom technology, and physical controls for key features makes life more straightforward. SiriusXM 360L keeps you entertained on the go with new content, personalized recommendations, complete voice control, and more.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Features & Design
The Silverado’s base model comes with vinyl seats, manual door locks, and crank windows. The High Country model offers leather heated and cooled seats. A 7-inch touchscreen display comes standard across all models. You have to jump up to the LT trim level before getting tilt and telescoping steering wheel and 10-way power-adjust seats. All models under this only get a tilt steering wheel and 4-way adjustable seats.
Conclusion:
It’s clear to see that both of these trucks are workhorses, but why not have access to some of the finer things in life while you get the job done. The 2021 Ram 1500 offers buyers both workability and luxuries. Akins Dodge Jeep Chrysler has received the Customer First Award for Excellence for 2020, so if you are in the Winder, GA area, why not buy luxury and be treated like royalty!
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