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2024 Ram 1500
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Safety

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Both the Ram 1500 and the Silverado 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ram 1500 is safer than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

Ram 1500

Silverado 1500

Driver

STARS

5 Stars

5 Stars

Neck Compression

35 lbs.

41 lbs.

Passenger

STARS

4 Stars

4 Stars

HIC

293

410

Chest Compression

.6 inches

.6 inches

Neck Injury Risk

36%

38%

Neck Compression

71 lbs.

76 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ram 1500 is safer than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

Ram 1500

Silverado 1500

Front Seat

STARS

5 Stars

5 Stars

HIC

25

74

Chest Movement

.6 inches

.7 inches

Abdominal Force

107 lbs.

109 lbs.

Rear Seat

STARS

5 Stars

5 Stars

HIC

13

72

Spine Acceleration

29 G’s

30 G’s

Into Pole

STARS

5 Stars

5 Stars

HIC

165

253

Spine Acceleration

40 G’s

43 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Ram 1500 Crew Cab is safer than the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab:

1500

Silverado 1500

Overall Evaluation

GOOD

ACCEPTABLE

Structure

GOOD

GOOD

Driver Injury Measures

Head/Neck

GOOD

GOOD

Head Injury Criterion

27

49

Neck Tension

89 lbs.

112 lbs.

Torso

GOOD

GOOD

Shoulder Deflection

.47 in

.51 in

Torso Max Deflection

.59 in

.71 in

Pelvis

GOOD

GOOD

Head Protection

GOOD

GOOD

Passenger Injury Measures

Head/Neck

GOOD

GOOD

Head Injury Criterion

58

158

Neck Tension

45 lbs.

178 lbs.

Torso

GOOD

MARGINAL

Shoulder Deflection

1.57 in

1.65 in

Shoulder Force

402 lbs.

446 lbs.

Torso Max Deflection

.83 in

2.13 in

Torso Deflection Rate

6 MPH

12 MPH

Pelvis

GOOD

GOOD

Head Protection

GOOD

GOOD

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, with its optional vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, with its optional vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Ram 1500 the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2022, a rating granted to only 165 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Silverado 1500 does not qualify as a “Top Safety Pick.”

Warranty

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The Ram 1500’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Silverado 1500’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Reliability

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A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Ram 1500’s reliability 20 points higher than the Silverado 1500.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Ram 1500 first among large light duty pickups in their 2023 Initial Quality Study. The Silverado 1500 isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ram vehicles are better in initial quality than Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ram second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 25 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chevrolet is ranked fifth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Ram vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ram 5 places higher in reliability than Chevrolet.

Engine

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As tested in Motor Trend the Ram 1500 V8 hybrid gas is faster than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8:

1500

Silverado 1500

Zero to 60 MPH

5.9 sec

6.4 sec

Quarter Mile

14.4 sec

14.8 sec

Speed in 1/4 Mile

97.6 MPH

94.1 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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On the EPA test cycle the Ram 1500 gets better mileage than the Silverado 1500:

MPG

Ram 1500

RWD

HFE 3.6 V6 Hybrid

20 city/26 hwy

3.6 V6 Hybrid

20 city/25 hwy

5.7 V8 Hybrid

18 city/23 hwy

AWD

3.6 V6 Hybrid

19 city/24 hwy

5.7 V8 Hybrid

18 city/22 hwy

Silverado 1500

RWD

2.7 turbo 4-cyl.

19 city/22 hwy

5.3 OHV V8

16 city/22 hwy

5.3 OHV V8

16 city/21 hwy

AWD

ZR2 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel

20 city/22 hwy

2.7 turbo 4-cyl.

18 city/21 hwy

5.3 OHV V8

15 city/20 hwy

6.2 OHV V8

15 city/20 hwy

Trail Boss 2.7 turbo 4-cyl.

17 city/18 hwy

Z71 5.3 OHV V8

15 city/19 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Ram 1500 eTORQUE’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Ram 1500 uses regular unleaded gasoline (mid-grade octane recommended with the 5.7 V8 hybrid engine for maximum performance). The Silverado 1500 with the 6.2 V8 engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 31.4 cents more per gallon.

The Ram 1500’s standard fuel tank has a gallon more fuel capacity than the Silverado 1500 Diesel Short/Standard Bed’s standard fuel tank (23 vs. 22 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Ram 1500’s optional fuel tank has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Silverado 1500 Double/Crew Cab’s standard fuel tank (26 vs. 24 gallons). The Ram 1500’s optional fuel tank has 4.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Long Bed’s standard fuel tank (33 vs. 28.3 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

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For better stopping power the Ram 1500’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Silverado 1500:

1500

Silverado 1500

Front Rotors

14.9 inches

13 inches

Rear Rotors

14.8 inches

13.6 inches

The Ram 1500 stops much shorter than the Silverado 1500:

Ram 1500

Silverado 1500

60 to 0 MPH

122 feet

139 feet

Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

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For better traction, the Ram 1500 has larger standard tires than the Silverado 1500 (275/65R18 vs. 255/70R17). The Ram 1500’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Silverado 1500 (285/45R22 vs. 275/65R18).

The Ram 1500’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Silverado 1500’s optional 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ram 1500 has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Silverado 1500.

Suspension and Handling

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The Ram 1500 has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Ram 1500 flat and controlled during cornering. The Silverado 1500’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The front and rear suspension of the Ram 1500 uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Silverado 1500, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Ram 1500 has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Ram 1500’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab 4x4 handles at .76 G’s, while the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab pulls only .70 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab (27.7 seconds @ .73 average G’s vs. 29.3 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Ram 1500’s turning circle is tighter than the Silverado 1500’s:

Ram 1500

Silverado 1500

Extended Cab Standard Bed

45.1 feet

46.3 feet

Crew Cab Short Bed

46.2 feet

46.3 feet

Extended Cab Standard Bed 4x4

45.1 feet

46.3 feet

Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4

46.2 feet

46.3 feet

Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4

48.7 feet

49.5 feet

For greater off-road capability the Ram 1500 standard bed Crew Cab has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Silverado 1500 Standard Box Crew Cab (8.6 vs. 8 inches), allowing the Ram 1500 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

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The front grille of the Ram 1500 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Ram 1500 offers available computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

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The Ram 1500 Quad Cab has 2.2 inches more front hip room, .4 inches more rear legroom, 3.2 inches more rear hip room and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Silverado 1500 Double Cab.

The Ram 1500 Crew Cab has 2.2 inches more front hip room, 1.8 inches more rear legroom, 3.2 inches more rear hip room and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Ram 1500 Crew Cab’s available rear seats recline. The Silverado 1500’s optional rear seats don’t recline.

Payload

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The Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab has a higher standard payload capacity than the Silverado 1500 Standard Box W/T Double Cab (2300 vs. 2100 lbs.).

The Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab has a higher optional payload capacity than the Silverado 1500 Standard Box W/T Double Cab (2300 vs. 2120 lbs.).

Ergonomics

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The Ram 1500’s front power windows open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Silverado 1500’s standard power windows’ front passenger window doesn’t close automatically.

The Ram 1500’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Silverado 1500’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Ram 1500’s available headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Silverado 1500’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn/Limited has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Ram 1500 has standard power remote mirrors. The Silverado 1500 only comes with remote mirrors at extra cost. Without them the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Ram 1500’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Chevrolet charges extra for heated mirrors on the Silverado 1500.

The Ram 1500 Laramie/Longhorn/Limited has standard front air conditioned seats and the Ram 1500 Longhorn/Limited offers them optionally in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Ram 1500 Laramie/Longhorn/Limited’s optional Active Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

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Consumer Reports® recommends the Ram 1500, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Ram 1500 second among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Silverado 1500 isn’t in the top three.

The Ram 1500 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2024 and 5 more times in the last 6 years. The Silverado hasn’t been picked since 2008, and the Silverado has only been chosen 5 times.

Motor Trend selected the Ram 1500 as their 2019 Truck of the Year. The Silverado was Truck of the Year in 2011.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Ram 1500 as the 2019 North American Truck of the Year. The Silverado was last chosen in 2014.

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