2018 Ram 1500 vs. 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Comparison in Elko, NV

2018 Ram 1500 vs. 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Comparison in Elko, NV  

If you live near Battle Mountain, NV or near Salt Lake City, UT, and have been shopping for a new truck, you may want to compare the 2018 Ram 1500 near Spring Creek, NV, with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, as both are excellent, ruggedly handsome, and nicely appointed pickups. For our test, we'll contrast the 2018 Ram 1500 Limited with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71 with crew cabs as both represent top of the line features. Come see Elko Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and explore our 2018 Ram 1500 inventory near Spring Creek, NV, and take this durable, reliable, and hard-working pickup for a test drive today!

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2018 Ram 1500 vs. 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Performance Comparison

The 2018 Ram 1500 for sale in Elko, NV, offers a choice of 3 stellar engines-a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6, a 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, and 3.0-liter Ecodiesel V6 while the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado likewise presents a 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6, a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8, or a 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8. When we compare the Ram's 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 against the Chevy's 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 we find the HEMI® cranks out 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque while the EcoTec3 only generates 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. The Silverado is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission where as the Ram 1500 comes standard with a TorqueFlite® 8-speed transmission, something you'll appreciate when taking long trips near Carlin or near Spring Creek, NV. In addition, the Chevrolet's towing capacity is 9,100 pounds where the Ram allows max towing of a whopping 10,390 pounds.

2018 Ram 1500 vs. 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Interior Comparison

In the cab of the 2018 Ram 1500 in Elko, NV, we find similarities with the Silverado LTZ Z71 trims like leather-trimmed, heated front seats, 60/40 2nd-row seats and carpeted floors. However, where the Limited comes standard with bucket seats, the LTZ Z71 has that as an option. Both of these first-rate trucks present dual zone automatic temperature control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls and attractive and functional instrument clusters. Again, the Chevrolet offers a heated steering wheel as an option where it's standard on the Ram. For connectivity, the LTZ Z71 is equipped with Chevrolet MyLink® with 8-inch touchscreen with available navigation while the 1500 Limited comes standard with Uconnect® 4C NAV with 8.4-inch display and standard GPS navigation.

The Verdict

When we analyze the 2018 Ram 1500 vs. 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the blue ribbon definitely goes to the Ram 1500. With substantially more power/torque, greater towing capacity, and interior comforts and standard connectivity that make driving a pickup pleasurable, the 2018 Ram 1500 proves to be the hands-down winner. Move up to Ram toughness by taking one for a test drive today at Elko Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Elko, NV. Find out for yourself why this practical and dependable truck needs to be your new ride!