2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
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Used RAM 1500 vs Used Chevy Silverado in Kernersville, NC

The RAM 1500 and Chevy Silverado have long stood atop the pedestal in the pickup truck category. Comparing the two trucks is a difficult undertaking for sure. Often considered the top two trucks, in the category, read our review and find out which truck can claim their place at the top of the pickup truck mountain.

Chevy Silverado 1500 Power & Handling

The Chevy Silverado is powered by three different EcoTec3 engines: a 4.3L V-6 engine, SAE-certified at 285 horsepower and 305 lb.-ft. of torque, a 5.3L V-8 engine certified at 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, or a new 6.2L V-8 SAE-certified at 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. (623 Nm). The 5.3L V-8 has EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 23 mpg highway in two-wheel-drive (2WD) models, and the best of any V-8 pickup.

RAM 1500 Power & Handling

The Ram 1500 becomes the first and only light-duty pickup to benefit from durable, efficient diesel technology with new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 which offers offers unsurpassed torque (420 lb.-ft.) among V-6 pickups. The available award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 combines with TorqueFlite 8 to deliver best-in-class fuel economy for a gasoline-powered pickup. The Ram 1500 is the industry's only light-duty pickup to offer diesel, gasoline, and flex-fuel engines as available options. As a result, the 2014 Ram 1500 receives an impressive 28 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway.

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Chevy Silverado 1500 Features & Design

The interiors of the Silverado 1500 reflects the same focus on form and function. The upright instrument panel, six-gauge instrument cluster and multiple storage options are tailored specifically to the needs of truck customers. Controls are functional, logically placed and easy to operate, but leave a little on the table as far as technology and connected devices. Rear doors on crew cabs are larger, for easier entry and exit, and rear doors on double cab models are now hinged at the front for easier access, especially in tight spots.

RAM 1500 Features & Design

The Ram 1500 utilizes Chrysler Group;s award-winning Uconnect Access which offers alternative ways to access new connected services and applications via the vehicle's 8.4-inch touchscreen display or the web, a first in the pickup truck segment. The 2014 Ram 1500 retains its ruggedly handsome appearance with an award-winning interior, exterior design aesthetics and segment-leading technology. Every Ram 1500 truck benefits from design cues specifically designed to match each model's unique style.

Conclusions

The Ram 1500 not only receives better fuel mileage than the Chevy Silverado, but also offers more innovative technology inside the cabin to keep drivers connected to what matters when on the work site. For more powerful jobs, the Ram 1500 has a little lower torque rating, but with the extra fuel mileage savings over the life of the truck, it is worth a look as as an option in the pickup truck segment. For questions about test driving a used pickup truck, call us today!

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