Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. RAM 1500 Classic
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Highlights
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$36,900
Starting MSRP
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$38,705
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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9,100 lbs
Towing Capacity
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4,610 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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79 in
Bed Length
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76 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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310 hp
Horsepower
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395 hp
305 hp Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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6
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.7L/166
Displacement
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3.6 L/220
Displacement
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Displacement
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310 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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305 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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430 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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269 @ 4175
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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255/70R17
Front Tire Size
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P265/70SR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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255/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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P265/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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255/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Independent coil-over-shock
Suspension Type - Front
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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3
Passenger Capacity
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6
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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43 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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61 in
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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66 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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63 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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127 in
Wheelbase
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140 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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211 in
Length, Overall
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229 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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81 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Height, Overall
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77 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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35 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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Ground Clearance, Rear
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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22 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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72 ft³
Cargo Volume
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58 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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4,873 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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2,613 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,719 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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1,675 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,153 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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4,288 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,872 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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2,412 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,928 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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2,412 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,928 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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9,850 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,610 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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461 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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9,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,610 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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910 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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461 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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9,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,250 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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9,100 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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4,610 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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7,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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4,288 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,872 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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6,700 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Navigation System
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.6 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic both get 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is cheaper than the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic with a $36,900 starting MSRP versus a $38,705 starting MSRP.
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