2017 RAM 1500 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 Waldorf MD

Features & Specs

Horsepower

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

285 hp @ 5300 rpm

Transmission

8-speed shiftable automatic

6-speed shiftable automatic

Upholstery

Vinyl

Vinyl

MSRP

$34,115

$37,230

2017 RAM 1500 vs 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 near Washington, DC

If you are in the market for a full-size, light-duty truck that can handle a variety of jobs with comfort and refinement, there are two excellent options for 2017. The first is the RAM 1500, and the second is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The RAM 1500 model will now feature the excellent eight-speed automatic transmission with each engine configuration, and the standard lineup of features has been shuffled to add more value to each trim. The Silverado 1500 will also gain some new features, including active grille shutters and a Teen Driver safety system. If you are curious to learn more about how these two great trucks compare, continue reading below!

2017 RAM 1500 Power & Handling

The RAM 1500 will come standard with a 3.6-liter gas-powered V6 engine, which produces 269 lb-ft of torque and 305 horsepower. It is mated to a dynamic eight-speed automatic transmission, which utilizes a rotary on the instrument panel for shifting rather than the traditional shift lever. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but RAM offers two optional four-wheel drive systems. Both of these systems have low range gearing and a two-speed transfer case, but the first system has a part-time system with manual mode selection, and the second has an Auto four-wheel drive system. The properly equipped V6 has a towing rating of 7,610 pounds.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Power & Handling

Chevrolet equips their Silverado 1500 with a 4.3-liter V6 engine, and it has 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. It features a six-speed automatic transmission, and it can also be equipped with either rear-wheel drive or a four-wheel drive system. Depending on which bed length and cab style is chosen the Silverado 1500 can offer up a towing maximum of up to 7,600 pounds when equipped with the base V6 engine.

2017 RAM 1500 Features & Design

The 1500 can be customized in many different ways, which makes it a great option for drivers who want to be able to configure the truck for their specific needs. With three cab styles and multiple bed lengths, there are also 10 fantastic trim levels. The base trim is called the Tradesman, and it has a range of equipment that will make your daily jobs easier, including a spray-in bedliner, a Class IV receiver hitch, a seven-pin wiring harness, a rear backlight, and vinyl floor covering. Coming standard is a six-speaker audio system, and it has both an auxiliary input jack and USB port.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Features & Design

The Silverado 1500 is available in three cab styles and various bed lengths, and the trim availability will depend on which configuration is chosen. The trims can include the Work Truck (WT), LS, LT, LTZ, and High Country. The WT, which is the base trim, will come equipped with 17-inch wheels, active grille shutters, a bed light, and cruise control. There is also vinyl seating and a vinyl floor covering. The audio system includes a USB port and auxiliary audio jack.

Conclusions

The 2017 RAM 1500 and 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are great trucks, with the RAM 1500 standing out due to its smooth ride, affordable price, and many configuration options. If you would like to learn more about the excellent range of full-size trucks available at Waldorf Dodge, fill out the contact form below to get in touch with us!

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