2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 RAM 1500

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 RAM 1500
2021 Chevy Silverado 1500

vs.

2021 RAM1500
$28,900

Starting MSRP

$32,595
305 lb-ft

Base Torque

269 lb-ft
6 or 8-speed automatic

Transmission

8-speed automatic
13,300 pounds

Towing Capacity

12,750 pounds
72-month/100,000-mile

Corrosion Warranty

60-month/unlimited-mile

If you need a truck for that tough East Boston job site, you should compare the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado vs. RAM 1500. Both are popular for both work and the everyday, but we think that drivers who prioritize value and capability will definitely prefer the Silverado 1500. Find out from Pride Chevrolet, Inc. how they stack up against each other.  

Chevrolet Silverado vs. RAM 1500: Engine Capabilities

When you’re choosing a truck, you want to be sure it can handle even the toughest Swampscott and Revere jobs. The Chevy Silverado and the RAM 1500 both excel, but with a higher base torque and higher max towing capacity, the Chevy Silverado is the more capable of the two: 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications:

  • Base Engine: 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 Engine with 285 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque
  • Horsepower Range Across Engines: 277 hp – 420 hp
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission and available 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Max Trailer weight: 13,300 lbs

RAM 1500 Specifications:

  • Base Engine: 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with 305-hp and 269 lb-ft of torque
  • Horsepower Range Across Engines: 260 hp – 395 hp (besides the 702 hp V8, exclusively available on the top trim-level)
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Max Trailer weight: 12,750 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado vs. RAM 1500: Starting Prices

The price of your truck is also important to consider. Across the board, the Chevrolet Silverado is more affordable than the RAM 1500: 

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 

  • Base starting MSRP of $28,900 
  • Top starting MSRP of $59,295

2021 RAM 1500 

  • Base starting MSRP of $32,595
  • Top starting MSRP of $60,400

By taking advantage of our new vehicle specials, you can get an even better price for your Silverado. 

Chevrolet Silverado vs. RAM 1500: Reliability and Warranty 

The best way to know that you’re getting the best reliability for your price is by checking the available warranties for your prospective truck. When you list them side by side, you can see that Chevy goes further to offer peace of mind:

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Warranty 

  • Bumper-to-Bumper: 36-month/36,000-mile warranty 
  • Powertrain: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty 
  • Roadside Assistance: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty 
  • Corrosion: 72-month/100,000-mile warranty 

2021 RAM 1500 Warranty 

  • Bumper-to-Bumper: 36-month/36,000-mile warranty 
  • Powertrain: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty 
  • Roadside Assistance: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty
  • Corrosion: 60-month/unlimited-mile warranty 

Find The New Silverado 1500 at Pride Chevrolet, Inc. 

The best way to compare vehicles is in person, so come to our dealership in Lynn and take a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 for a test drive. Just contact us, and we’ll arrange one for you or answer any questions you might have.

 

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