2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 RAM 1500

Whether you’re taking the camper on your family Pace vacation or hauling work supplies for your next job, you need some serious power to help you handle anything the roads throw your way. The Chevy Silverado and RAM 1500 are two of the leading pickup trucks in their class, but how do they stack up against each other? Compare the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500 with Allen Turner Chevrolet to see how the Silverado 1500 has a slight edge over the RAM 1500. Then, feel free to explore our very own Chevy Silverado 1500 inventory at Allen Turner Chevrolet.

Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500: Price

If you’re like most Fort Walton Beach drivers, then you appreciate affordability. When you compare the Chevy Silverado vs. RAM 1500 on pricing, you’ll find that the Silverado 1500 is the more affordable vehicle on its entry-level and top-level trims. Here are the starting prices for both pickup trucks by the base and top trim:

• 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck (Base Trim): $28,900 MSRP
• 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country 4×4 Crew Cab (Top Trim): $59,295 MSRP

• 2021 RAM 1500 Tradesman (Base Trim): $32,595 MSRP
• 2021 RAM 1500 Limited 4×4 Crew Cab (Top Trim): $60,400 MSRP

For the entry-level trim, you save quite a bit when you choose the Silverado 1500 and still save at least a little more even when you choose the top trim. To find the Chevy Silverado 1500 trim you want with total confidence, visit our finance team to discuss your buying and leasing options.

Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500: Performance

When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, it’s all about which vehicle can crank out the power you need on the Niceville roads. Both of these pickup trucks lead the pack in power, towing, and performance. To see how they compare against each other, here are the performance specs of the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500:

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 

• Standard 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine
• 285 horsepower
• 305 lb-ft of torque
• Standard 6-speed automatic transmission
• A maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds

2021 RAM 1500: 

• Standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine
• 305 horsepower
• 269 lb-ft of torque
• Standard 8-speed automatic transmission
• A maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds

With the RAM 1500, you get a higher standard transmission and a little more horsepower on the base engine. However, you get more torque and towing power when you choose the Chevy Silverado 1500 for those heavy-duty jobs.

Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500: Warranty

It’s not enough to just help you perform on the Pensacola roads, but it’s also about protection over the many miles and years that you drive your pickup truck. Both the Silverado 1500 and RAM 1500 have exceptional warranty coverage, but let’s see how they compare together:

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

The warranty is a tight race, but you’ll have a little bit longer coverage for corrosion with the Chevy Silverado 1500. To check out the Chevy Silverado in more detail, visit Allen Turner Chevrolet, and see how you can save with our new vehicle specials.

Find Your Silverado 1500 at Allen Turner Chevrolet

The Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500 is a tight battle, but in the end, it’s clear that the Chevy Silverado has a slight edge in towing power, corrosion warranty coverage, and affordability. Visit us in Crestview or contact us online to explore our available inventory today.