Face-Off: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500
Two redesigned pickup trucks vie for supremacy in a highly competitive segment
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 pickup trucks have long, storied histories as workhorses that have evolved into capable, all-purpose vehicles for family and commercial uses. Each has been redesigned for the 2019 model year.
These two pickups—along with the Ford F-150 and GMC Sierra (a mechanical twin of the Silverado)—are consistently among the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. More than 2.25 million of these four models combined were sold in 2018. They’re a big portion of each manufacturer’s sales—and very profitable—so redesigns aren’t rushed and are typically very significant. That’s why it’s worth digging into how these popular models compare.
Our tested trucks are built the way each manufacturer says a majority of buyers configure theirs, with a V8 engine, crew cab body style, 5-foot-long bed, and the ability to tow more than 12,000 pounds when properly equipped. As a result, these two trucks match up closely in the battle of specifications.
