2020 Ram 1500 vs 2020 Chevy Silverado Culpeper VA
![Ram [city] [state] [st]](https://www.ramtrucks.com/content/dam/fca-brands/na/ramtrucks/en_us/2020/ram-1500/Gallery/Exterior/2020-DT-Gallery-Exterior-05.jpg.image.1000.jpg)
![https://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/chevrolet/na/us/english/index/vehicles/2020/trucks/silverado-ld/mov/01-images/2020-silverado-ld-design-03.jpg?imwidth=420 [city] [state] [st]](https://media.chevrolet.com/content/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/silverado/2020/_jcr_content/mediaVehiclePar/image.img.jpg/1569853836621.jpg)
| 2020 Ram 1500 | Features & Specs | 2020 Chevrolet Silverado |
| 45.2 | Rear Legroom (in) | 43.4 |
| 63.4 | Rear Hiproom (in) | 60.2 |
| 305 | Base Engine Power (hp) | 285 |
| 12,560 | Diesel Tow Capacity (lbs) | 9,300 |
Pickup trucks have consistently been one of the hardest working vehicles topping charts in capability and towing capacities. In today’s market, the 2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Chevy Silverado are two of the best pickup trucks available. Each offers an impressive power output that can perform well on and off the road. Both bring in a great amount of modern tech to enhance the overall systems and work in new/updated features giving comfortable and convenient rides. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at each pickup and decide overall which one is the better one to buy!
2020 Ram 1500 Power & Handling
The pushing power of a truck starts with a strong engine, and under the hood of every Ram is a high-end powertrain. The engine options start with the base 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that is brought in standard in most trim models of the 1500. This engine pushes out up to 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, offering a solid fuel economy with 20/25 mpg while driving in the city/highway roadways. Ram also works in tuned systems to effectively transfer power, such as the eight-speed automatic transmission brought in each trim model that offers smooth on-road driving while also handling heavy loads well, enhancing effective tow capacity. One of the more impressive engines offered with the 1500 is Ram’s 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine, that is capable of producing 480 lb-ft of torque! This turbodiesel engine is also a high-end performer, earning a diesel class-leading 12,560 lbs of tow capacity while also maintaining an impressive fuel economy. Ram also offers a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, that further pushes out enhanced power and improved tow rating if you are looking for the best performance.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Power & Handling
Chevy works in decent engine options with the Silverado, which work well overall if you are looking for a strong performer. Most powertrains are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that doesn’t operate quite as smoothly as Ram’s eight-speed automatic transmission brought in with the 1500. The base engine does have reasonable performance, with a 4.3-liter V6 that can produce up to 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. This starting engine falls a bit short compared to the 1500’s V6, having lower power and a less desireable fuel economy overall. As you increase in trim level, we do see engines that are able to produce higher power potential, including a turbocharged diesel V6 engine similar to the one seen in the 1500, but with a lower torque and tow ratings. If you are looking for heavy hauling capability with the Silverado, we suggest working in one of the optional V8 engines Chevy offers, that loses on fuel economy to tow heavier loads.
2020 Ram 1500 Features & Design
The core design of the 1500 starts with the overall structure, which has been further enhanced and reinforced for this 2020 model to handle the toughest jobs. The solid steel chassis has been opened up allowing for a larger interior volume and cargo capacity. The 1500 comes in one of two body types, the Quad Cab that offers a longer bed, or the Crew Cab that increases the interior cabin size with an optional longer bed as well. The Crew Cab is our suggested body style if you are looking to transport friends/family, which tops the charts in interior volume compared to competitors. The roomy interior is also packed with features that further enhance comfort and convenience, with offered automatic climate control, a dual-pane sunroof that is power operated, advanced driver-assist features, a Uconnect infotainment system, and many other great features. One of the more impressive additions with the 2020 Ram 1500 is an optional 12-inch touchscreen, that allows for split-screen functionality capable of running multiple applications simultaneously.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Features & Design
With the Silverado, Chevy offers a choice between three different body structures with a 2-door Regular Cab, a Double Cab that includes four doors and a larger cabin, and a Crew Cab that further increases the room of the interior. As you increase the cabin size with the Silverado, you end up reducing the overall length of the box, reducing the overall carrying potential of the Silverado as a truck. The interior dimensions and volume of the cab are roomy but not quite as spacious as the class-leading Ram 1500’s interior, especially with the Crew Cab. Similar to the 1500, the Silverado offers a large number of safety features, including many advanced driver-assist features and tying the 1500 with the same NHTSA safety rating overall. Some of the other key features we see with the 2020 Silverado includes automatic temperature control offered at higher trim levels, heated seats, a leather interior upholstery, a power-operated tailgate, and more. The infotainment system offers decent connectivity with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and USB ports while also coming optional on a decently sized 8-inch touchscreen.
Conclusion:
The capability and performance of the engines offered with the 2020 Chevy Silverado are impressive; however if you are looking to match the performance of Ram’s engines offered with the 1500, you need to pay more for a higher trim model with the Silverado. The 1500 also has impressive feature selection throughout trim models, with more offered at lower trim levels compared to competitors such as the Silverado. Overall, if we had to suggest a pickup in this matchup, the 2020 Ram 1500 would be our top pick. The roomy interior of the 1500 incorporates a great depth of tech and features while the powertrain performance and EcoDiesel engine are unrivaled. Here at Chrysler of Culpeper we have a great selection of all-new 2020 Ram 1500s as well as other top models! Come give us a visit and test drive one today!