2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2020 Ram 1500: A Matter of Engines

Choosing between a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2021 Ram 1500 is not always easy. The pick-up segment is competitive and the vehicles present such as the Silverado, the Ram, the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra are all equipped with advanced technologies, efficient powertrains and impressive capacities. It can therefore be difficult to find the right model for our needs.

If you are looking for a truck with a wide choice of engines or the best towing capacity in the segment, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado has the advantage over its competition including the 2020 Ram 1500.

More engines and more power in the Chevrolet Silverado 2020

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado is offered with a choice of five engines and there is something for everyone. The Chevrolet Silverado is offered to start with a 4.3-liter V6 engine developing 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. That's 36 pound-feet of torque more than the Ram 1500's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.

The most powerful engine in the Silverado, a 6.2-liter V8 developing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, is the most powerful engine in the segment. The Ram 1500 5.7-liter HEMI V8 offers a maximum of 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. The difference between the two V8s is really noticeable and that is why the Silverado 2020 can tow up to 13,400 lbs compared to a maximum of 12,750 lbs for the Ram 1500.

The Silverado comes with a second 355-hp, 383 lb-ft of torque V8 that also offers an active consumption management system that greatly reduces gas mileage. Add to that a powerful 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine that tows up to 9,300 lbs and a 2.7-liter turbo engine with 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque.

In short, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado offers more capacity, more engines and better loading and towing capacity than the Ram 1500. Come and learn more today at Automont Chevrolet!