2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs RAM 1500

There are many American consumers in the automotive market often go for full-size pickup trucks. Not only do they offer superior towing, performance, and capability, but innovations have now made trucks equipped with the latest technologies and features. When it comes to full-size pickup trucks, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2018 Ram 1500 are among the most popular choices, but which truck is a better choice? Below you can read a comparison of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2018 Ram to see which model is the better truck.

Technology

Today’s vehicles come loaded with technology that is designed to provide you with a better driving and riding experience. The 2018 Silverado 1500 and 2018 Ram 1500 both include innovative infotainment systems, but which offers more? The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with an infotainment system that includes a 4G LTE hotspot as well as OnStar service. These features make it easy for drivers and passengers to connect to their favorite apps. In addition, the Chevrolet Silverado also comes with Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay, which isn’t offered with the 2018 Ram 1500.

Power

A standard V6 engine comes equipped on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2018 Ram 1500. In addition, the 2018 Silverado offers two V8 engine options, and the 2018 Ram 1500 comes with a V6 upgrade and a V8 engine. The standard V6 engines on both models are similar when it comes to performance, but the top V8 engine of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado offers the best power and capability with 460 pounds-per-feet of torque. The other V8 engine produces 420 pounds-per-feet of torque. When it comes to power, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado outshines the 2018 Ram 1500.

Capability

Those who want a truck for towing and hauling will want a model that offers superior capability. The Ram 1500 has the capability to haul a maximum weight of 1,800 pounds. The truck can pull up to 10,640 pounds. Although the Ram 1500 has impressive capability, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 12,500 pounds. The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado comes with better towing and hauling capability than the 2018 Ram 1500.

Although the 2018 Ram 1500 and the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are reliable and durable American pickup trucks, the Silverado 1500 ultimately provides consumers with more power, a larger payload, and more innovative features than the Ram 1500. We invite you to visit us at Lancaster Motor Company to learn more about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and take the new model for a test drive.