2024 RAM 1500 vs. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Columbus area is home to many hard-working drivers who need a dependable work truck for their work-week job sites and weekend campsites. If you’ve been considering the switch to a pickup truck, you’re probably considering two of the best models on the market: the new Chevy Silverado or RAM 1500.

But which truck is the better choice for your Gahanna jobs? After all, across the model years, used RAM 1500s and pre-owned Chevy Silverado 1500s have faithfully served haulers throughout the Pickerington area. Below, the team at Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has compiled these models’ similarities and differences to help you make a decision. Compare the 2024 RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with our team, then experience the difference for yourself at our Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Wagoneer dealership near Bexley.

2024 RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Engine Specs

So, how do the RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 compare when it comes to engine options? The 2024 Chevy Silverado offers four engine choices, including a turbo-diesel option that balances towing capability and fuel economy for your Columbus worksites. The 2024 RAM 1500 offers three engine choices – its turbo diesel V6 engine option was discontinued at the end of the 2023 model year. Find out if the Silverado or RAM 1500 engines are a better choice for your daily towing jobs:

2024 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

2024 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

2024 RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Capability Features

With multiple engine options available, here is a look at the Chevy Silverado vs. RAM 1500 in terms of capabilities:

2024 Chevy Silverado Performance Features

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

2024 RAM 1500 Performance Features

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

Buy the New RAM 1500 at Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Now that you’ve compared the 2024 Silverado vs. RAM 1500, you can see that the RAM 1500 offers more engine power and advanced technologies. Get in touch with us at Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and take your favorite RAM 1500 configuration for a test drive today! We also highly encourage you to check out our new vehicle specials before you stop by our Columbus dealership!