The New 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500
The New 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. the Ram 1500
Increased ride height, better off-road performance, and aggressive styling-just three things that make owning a truck worthwhile. It's just a question of which truck you want most. The Chevy Silverado 1500 is our prized fighter, and today, it enters the ring with none other than the Ram 1500. We'll give you the tale of the tape here at Schumacher Chevrolet of Denville.
Power and Performance
Silverado 1500
- TurboMax™: 310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque, 8-speed automatic transmission
- 5.3-liter EcoTec® 3 V8: 355 horsepower, 383 pound-feet of torque, 10-speed automatic transmission
- 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8: 420 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque, 10-speed automatic transmission
- Duramax® 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel: 305 horsepower, 495 pound-feet of torque, 10-speed automatic transmission
The Silverado has an advantage with its reach. The four heavy-hitting engine options are all guaranteed knockouts. The TurboMax™ delivers best-in-class torque, while the Duramax® Turbo-Diesel maximizes fuel economy with the best-in-class, EPA-estimated 28 MPG highway. When it's time to carry its weight, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds and carry 2,260 pounds in the flatbed.
Ram 1500
- 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6: 305 horsepower, 269 pound-feet of torque
- 3.0-liter Hurricane Inline-6: 420 horsepower, 469 pound-feet of torque
- High-Output 3.0-liter Hurricane Inline-6: 540 horsepower, 521 pound-feet of torque
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V8: 395 horsepower, 410 pound-feet of torque
The Ram 1500's reach isn't as long, but it does pack a powerful punch down low. The new Hurricane engine makes the Ram a force to be reckoned with, but the growl of the HEMI® V8 is usually the preferred powertrain; however, it lacks the punching power to keep up with the heavyweights. When properly equipped, the Ram can pull up to 11,610 pounds and carry 2,300 pounds in its flatbed.
Exterior Design
Silverado 1500
- 12 Standard Tie-Downs
- Available 20-inch Wheels in Various Designs and Colors
- Available Signature Chevy Grille
- Available LED Reflector Headlamps and Signature Daytime Running Lamps
- Raised Hood with Black Insert (Custom Trail Boss)
- High Gloss Black Painted Goodyear Wheels (Custom Trail Boss)
- RS Package
- 2-Inch Factory Lift (ZR2 or w/Z71 Off-Road Package)
The Silverado 1500 enters the ring with a dazzling display of style and a little bit of flash. The WT keeps things simple and straightforward for your workday, while models like the RST give you "move out of the way" aggression when barreling down the highway in Dover, NJ. The RST has three special editions, RST Select, Redline, and Rally, and you can customize your new Silverado 1500 with exterior features, off-road enhancements, and more.
Ram 1500
- Available LED Headlamps and LED Taillamps
- LED Walk-up Animation
- Available 20-inch Black Aluminum Wheels
- Available Sport Performance Hood
- Available 1-inch Factory Lift
- Available 18-inch Black Aluminum Wheels with All-Terrain Tires
The Ram 1500 climbs into the ring with similar styling to its competitor. With three special editions, the Rebel®, Tungsten, and Express, drivers will have options when it comes to how they take the road. Customizable accents, badging, and vinyl make the entrance to the ring a bit more alluring for the Ram 1500.
Interior Design and Technology
Silverado 1500
- Available 10-Way Power Drivers Seat w/Lumbar Control
- Available Perforated Leather Seats
- Available 13.4-inch Diagonal Touchscreen and 12.3-inch Diagonal Reconfigurable Driver Information Center
- Available Premium Leather Seats with Custom Perforation and Stitch Pattern (High Country)
- Open-Pore Wood Trim (High Country)
While the fight rages on outdoors, the Silverado's interior design will keep you feeling like royalty. The WT is barebones with vinyl seats or cloth upholstery—a one-track mind that's focused on your workday in Parsippany. However, if your truck is something more than a workhorse, upgrading to higher trims like LT Trailboss, ZR2, or High Country will turn your commute in Morristown, NJ, into the best part of your day. There's also available Super Cruise™ technology for hands-free driving on compatible roads throughout Summit, NJ.
Ram 1500
- Available 14.5-inch Touchscreen
- Available Quilted Leather Bucket Seats
- Available Front Passenger Display Screen
- Available 24-Way Power Adjustable and Customizable Driver and Passenger Seats
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
The Ram 1500 rolls out its Best-in-class Crew Cab rear seat legroom and class-exclusive reclining rear seats. The Ram 1500 does a few things nicely, and the interior design is surely one of them.
Trim Level Insights
Silverado 1500
- For Off-Roading: Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss, ZR2
- For Basic Workdays: WT
- For Style: RST
- For Power and Performance: High Country
- For Luxury: High Country
The Silverado 1500 has nine ways to impress you. Each trim level offers a unique combination of interior and exterior features. The WT has best-in-class standard cargo bed volume, off-roading trims unlock a 2-inch factory lift, Autotrac® 2-speed transfer case, and locking differentials, while the RST brings High Gloss Black wheels and distinct badging to separate it from its siblings.
Ram 1500
- For Off-Roading: RHO, Rebel
- For Basic Workdays: Tradesman
- For Style: Express, Warlock, Tungsten, Rebel, RHO
- For Power and Performance: Limited, Limited Longhorn™
- For Luxury: Limited Longhorn™
The Ram 1500 offers ten trim levels to mix and match features, cab sizes, and engines. Each trim level is thoughtfully designed inside and out. Drivers can have features like body-colored bumpers, a sport hood, and leather interior seats, depending on which model you choose.
Schumacher Chevrolet of Denville
The new Chevy Silverado 1500 wins by TKO at Schumacher Chevrolet near Montville. Enjoy the victory at our Chevy dealership and compare trim levels, research Chevy models, and view new vehicle promotions. The champ is in stock today at Schumacher Chevrolet of Denville.
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Schumacher Chevrolet of Denville
281 Route 46 East
Denville, NJ 07834
- Sales: (877) 385-6562