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“Make an entrance with the Ram 1500. Equipped with your choice of five legendary engines, the Ram 1500 makes easy work of your towing, hauling, and performance needs.” “Make your story a strong one. The new Silverado tells the world your story, and it begins as soon as you take the wheel. From off-road adventures in the first-ever Silverado ZR2 to just navigating the city, this truck has the strength to take on what’s next.”
When it comes to performance, the Ram 1500 offers more power. However, both pickups offer RWD and AWD capabilities and come with an array of performance features that add to the driving experiences they offer.
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The trucks are nearly identical to each other in terms of size, but the Silverado 1500 is slightly heavier. In terms of design, the Ram 1500 is more athletic, whereas the Silverado 1500 offers a more bold design. Customize your truck with an array of color options, wheel designs, and design packages that upgrade the style of your pickup.
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The interior of the Chevrolet and the Ram are nearly identical in size. However, the Silverado 1500 offers seating for three, five, or six passengers, whereas the Ram 1500 only offers room for five or six occupants.
The vehicles also offer an array of comfort and convenience features, including heated/ventilated seating, advanced temperature control, wireless charging, and more. When it comes to technology, both vehicles feature advanced infotainment displays that can be upgraded to larger and more intuitive versions of themselves. The systems pair with features, such as Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming capability.
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Both the Chevrolet and the Ram come with a host of safety and driver assistance features that keep you and your passengers safe and sound at every turn. These features earned each vehicle a five-star rating from the NHTSA. The trucks also received a Crashiworthiness rating of ‘Good’ from the IIHS, which is the highest rating a vehicle can obtain.
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When properly equipped, the Ram 1500 can tow anywhere between 6,120 to 12,750 pounds.
The Supercharged HEMI V8 is ultimately the 1500’s most impressive engine, with the ability to produce up to 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. With the supercharged engine, you can also reach a top speed of 118 mph.
The Ram 1500 goes from 0-60 MPH in 6.6 seconds. The top speed caps at 130 MPH.
The Limited, the Limited Longhorn, and the Rebel comfortably seat five passengers, while the Laramie, the Big Horn, and the Tradesman seat six.
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