2023 Chevrolet SILVERADO NOW AVAILABLE AT Galleria Chevrolet
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado comes with a 310 horsepower 2.7-liter turbo engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission that edges out the 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 with its 305 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, horsepower is only part of the story, with the Silverado engine crushing the Ram 1500 engine at torque output, offering 430 lb.-ft. against 269 lb.-ft. This difference makes the Silverado quicker to launch from a stop with a similar weight load.
Which truck has better standard performance?
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado comes with a 310 horsepower 2.7-liter turbo engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission that edges out the 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 with its 305 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, horsepower is only part of the story, with the Silverado engine crushing the Ram 1500 engine at torque output, offering 430 lb.-ft. against 269 lb.-ft. This difference makes the Silverado quicker to launch from a stop with a similar weight load.
Cargo Capacity
Drivers can choose from 5'10", 6'7", and 8'2" bed options on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado and 5'7" box and 6'4" box options on the 2023 Dodge Ram 1500. The smallest bed option on the Silverado has 62.9 cubic feet of cargo volume, making it more spacious than both options on the Ram 1500, which have 53.9 and 61.5 cubic feet of cargo volume. The two larger bed options on the Silverado offer 71.7 and 89.1 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Towing Capabilities
If you're looking for a light-duty pickup that can handle massive trailers, the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado peaks with 13,300 lbs. of maximum towing capacity when optimally configured. While still impressive, the 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 can't keep up with just 12,750 lbs. of maximum towing capacity.
