2017 RAM 1500 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 Comparison Review

2017 Ram 1500 vs 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Serving Quitman, Thomasville, and Albany, GA

Pickup trucks are important to the daily lives of many South Georgians. Without them, we can't get big jobs done. The 2017 Ram 1500 is prepared to work hard. How does it measure up to the Chevy Silverado 1500?

Start Smarter

Ram lets you start smarter. The Ram work truck has a lower price, which by Chevy's comparison tool is about a $1,000 difference. Since Ram starts you off with more horsepower, your Ram purchase puts you at an advantage over the base Silverado on the worksite. Likewise, the Ram's wider bed gives you more room for your big hauls. Ram 1500s also sit taller than the Chevy Silverado 1500. This gives you more ground clearance when you need it.

Enjoy the Ride More

Both the Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 have been praised for having quiet cabins. Extensive noise insulation and special engineering tricks have accomplished this. Ram, however, goes further. Its ride quality isn't just quieter. It's less bumpy. Only Ram trucks have a five-link suspension. This feature smooths the ride and makes you forget that you are riding in a big truck. Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book and other auto critics cite the Ram truck lineup as the ones to beat when it comes to cabin quality. This is true whether you pick the basic work package, the top edition, or something in between. In addition, Ram has a flatter floor when you fold the back seat of the largest cab. You'll still find the hump in the Chevy Silverado 1500.

Performance

Starting with the V-6, you'll notice some differences in the Ram powertrains. The Silverado standard is 285 horsepower while the Ram has it beat with 305 horsepower. Ram automatic grille shutters are another difference. This improves aerodynamics at higher speeds. Stepping up to the V-8, the Silverado has a 383-horsepower unit, earning 21 mpg highway. The Ram EcoDiesel earns 27 mpg highway, but it cranks out 420 lb.-ft. of torque. Good fuel economy is a great companion at the worksite. Every Ram is eligible for an eight-speed transmission. This automatic system adds precision to the truck's power outlay, managing torque at low speeds to help you pull heavy loads. It also provides tall gears at higher speeds. Chevys are offering an eight-speed transmission but it is specific to one edition.Only the Ram 1500 can offer a four-corner leveling air suspension. This exclusive feature has earned the truck many awards and many fans. Handling and safety are improved by balancing the weight load. Drivers will notice a difference when pulling a load, climbing a hill, or passing another car in competitive traffic. This suspension also lets you claim more ground clearance, always helpful on a clutter worksit. For off-roading, it provides a cushion against rough terrain. During highway travel, it lowers an empty bed to reduce wind resistance. The driver can lower it when it's time to load or unload.

The 2017 Ram 1500 is available for your inspection at Cass Burch Ram dealer in Quitman. Be sure to ask our staff about the truck's capabilities and configurations. You are invited to take a test drive to experience Ram power for yourself.