Any real truck lover knows not to get these two pickups confused. Under the hood, only one of these automakers knows how to deliver peak performance and a strong build. Read on to learn the major differences between the new 2024 Ram 1500 and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to avoid picking the wrong one. Experience highly-rated pickups that can handle your demands right here at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Willoughby! Stop by today or browse our new inventory online.

2024 Ram 1500 vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Both the 2024 Ram 1500 and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offer a wide range of powertrains, but there's more to a good pickup than grit alone. That's why Ram went the extra mile by crafting a tougher frame and including a boatload of convenience features that come in handy for every drive.

Performance

You get 3 incredible choices of powertrain in the new 2024 Ram 1500. One of them is a class-exclusive with incredible torque and HP with a best-in-class towing capacity, and that's not even the most impressive one! When you go with the Ram 1500 TRX, you can experience the "Most Powerful Factory Installed Engine in its Class" capable of 14,600 RPM max backed by 702 HP and 650 lb-ft of torque. The Ram 1500 can achieve 0-60 in just 4.5 seconds thanks to intuitive design choices that demonstrate incredible engineering, like the fact that the truck's active air dam automatically adjusts to reduce drag when you reach 30 MPH. Another class-exclusive that you can own in the Ram 1500 is the available Active-Level four-corner air suspension system that also aims to reduce drag.

Like the Ram 1500, the Silverado 1500 also offers 3 different engine styles. But while the Ram 1500 can get up to 702 HP, the best engine in the Silverado 1500 barely makes 420 HP. You won't find any "best-in-class" feats here. As far as driving enhancements go, your only available upgrades are an automatic transfer case and automatic dampers. Without anything to effectively reduce drag, you can expect the Ram 1500 to beat the Silverado 1500 in a race, easily.

2024 Ram 1500 Engines

• 3.6L V6 with up to 305 HP
• 5.7L HEMI V8 with up to 410 HP
• Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 with up to 702 HP

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engines

• 3.0L Turbo-Diesel with up to 305 HP
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with up to 355 HP
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with up to 420 HP

Safety Features

Ram knows that you're going to be trailering with your pickup, and so you have the available Trailer Reverse Steering Control System to help guide you in the new 2024 Ram 1500. You can even equip your truck with a digital rearview mirror for increased sight and heightened awareness, and a 360 around-view camera so none of your sides go unchecked. You can already expect your usual standard essentials, but what else does Ram do differently to boost your overall protection? The 2024 Ram 1500 is built with a 98% steel frame to help reduce impact in the case of an accident. There's nothing that gives you greater reassurance over technology than physical toughness!

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 also comes with standard driver-assist features, and your available options are mostly just slight upgrades of those essentials. You can also opt for multiple camera angles like you can in the Ram 1500. However, none of that owns up to the almost full steel frame. Chevy considered those who would use the Silverado 1500 for towing which is why there is a Trailering App available for use. This app shows you the status of your rig, but it doesn't outright help you with maneuvering. And as you've probably experienced for yourself, smartphone apps aren't always the most reliable anyway.

Interior

If you're the kind to keep your whole livelihood in your truck, you'll have a much easier time in the 2024 Ram 1500 that houses all sorts of useful storage areas. There's a lockable lower glove compartment to store valuables, and you can opt for an upper glove compartment to separate your items. You can also get a center console upgrade that can adapt to your needs with reconfigurable settings, fitting as much as a full-sized laptop and a handful of folders. For items to be stashed away until the day you finally need them, the Ram 1500 offers yet another class-exclusive being useful in-floor storage compartment that supports drop hitches, tie-downs, and more!

Runner-up interior features of the Ram 1500 include:

• A 12-inch infotainment screen with up to 5 driver profiles
• A reconfigurable head-up display
• A wireless device charging pad
• 4G Wifi hotspot support
• A 19-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Audio System

Comparatively, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 doesn't offer as many compartments or nifty storage solutions as the Ram 1500. The highlight here is just underseat storage, but that's easy to do in most newer pickups anyway. And while the Ram 1500 is built for easy utility, the Silverado 1500 aims to distract you from the lack of interior amenities with premium leather surfaces.

Bottom Line

When you need something powerful that can keep up with your active lifestyle, the new 2024 Ram 1500 is up for the task! This incredible pickup offers many best-in-class features that are all nice to have. We're also very impressed with the flexibility in storage solutions that prove useful for every type of individual. Meanwhile, the Silverado 1500 feels like an ordinary truck that just aims to take up market space.

Take the 2024 Ram 1500 for a Test Drive!

At Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Willoughby, we have a Ram 1500 waiting for you to take it home! Stop by today to try out our selection of trucks, or shop our new inventory online for convenient browsing.