Compare Ram 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Ride Quality and Suspension

Excellent ride quality is one of the defining advantages of the Ram 1500, and part of the reason for the fifth-generation's eight consecutive Car and Driver 10Best awards (2019 - 2026).

While the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 continues to rely on a traditional rear leaf-spring suspension, the Ram 1500 is the only truck in the segment to use a coil-spring rear suspension. This setup helps absorb broken pavement and uneven terrain more effectively. The result is a smoother, more composed driving experience, whether you're commuting through Nicholasville or heading out on a longer trip.

Drivers seeking even greater comfort can choose the available Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension. This sophisticated system automatically adjusts ride height to improve ride quality, improve highway aerodynamics, or provide additional ground clearance. Combined with a carefully tuned chassis, it delivers a level of refinement that's uncommon in the half-ton pickup segment.

Hurricane Engine Performance

The Ram 1500 also separates itself with one of the segment's most impressive engine lineups. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six produces 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque in standard form, giving  Ram buyers eight-cylinder-level performance from a modern turbocharged six-cylinder engine. This powertrain matches the horsepower and slightly exceeds the torque of the Chevy Silverado 1500's most powerful 6.2-liter V8 (420 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque).

For drivers seeking even greater performance, the Ram 1500 offers an available High Output Hurricane engine, which generates an impressive 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque.