The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 are among the most recognizable pickup trucks in North America. Their work truck capabilities are as remarkable as their features and options. Let’s compare what each truck has to offer below.
Heavy-Duty Engine Cores
Both these trucks have powerful engines capable of excellent performance, whether you need them for work or play. It is important to know what is under their hoods, whether you want to use them for the former, the latter, or both.
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Under The Hood
There are four amazing engine options available for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. This model features a rear-wheel drivetrain or an all-wheel drivetrain. The base engine is a 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder providing 310 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. It’s the only one of the four that comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The other three come with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The first optional engine is a 5.3-liter V-8 granting 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The second optional engine is a 6.2-liter V-8 generating 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The last option is a working driver favorite. It is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo-diesel variant pounding out 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.
The 2022 Ram 1500 Under The Hood
The 2022 Ram 1500 is also designed with one of four available engines. One runs on regular gas, one is a mild hybrid, one runs on diesel, and one is available in regular gas or mild hybrid format. The regular gas version also has the largest and most powerful engine. It’s a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 providing 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. Its drivetrain is four-wheel drive only.
The mild hybrid is a 3.6-liter V-6 ETorque engine granting 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. The turbo diesel is a 3.0-liter V-6 generating 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. The one available in two forms is a 5.7-liter ETorque engine granting 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. All the versions come with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
A Simple Performance Review Comparison
Now we’ll take a look at what each truck can do with the engines above. Towing capacities, payload capacities, and similar data are included here:
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Performance Review
The 2.7-liter engine version of the 2022 Silverado 1500 can tow up to 9,400 pounds. The 5.3-liter version can tow up to 11,000 pounds. The towing capacity of the 5.7-liter version can reach up to 12,750 pounds, while the 6.2-liter version can tow up to 13,300 pounds. The 2022 Silverado 1500 can carry between 1,480 and 2,300 pounds of cargo, depending on your chosen engine.
The independent solid axle suspension system in the 2022 Silverado is especially good at cushioning ride quality over tough off-road terrain, even when hauling a heavy load. The handling of this Silverado is firm and responsive, while its brakes do an excellent job, even with the weight of maximum loads, and its acceleration rate is steady.
2022 Ram 1500 Performance Review
The 6.2-liter version of the Ram 1500 tows up to 18,280 pounds, while the 5.7-liter variant offers a towing capacity of up to 11,610 pounds. The 3.0-liter can tow up to 12,560 pounds, while the towing capacity of the 3.6-liter can reach up to 7,730 pounds. The 2022 Ram 1500 can carry between 1,225 and 2,325 pounds of cargo, depending on the engine installed. This truck is available with air spring suspension, allowing an astonishingly smooth ride for a pickup. Its steering is surprisingly easy for such a large truck, its brakes are tough, and its shifting action is smooth.
Truck Cabin Feature Comparison
The features and options available inside the cabin are just as important for an enjoyable ride as those under the hood. Here we’ll dive into the convenience, comfort, and entertainment features of the two trucks:
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Cabin Features
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in the Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, and ZR2 trim levels. A wide range of sound systems is available for the 2022 Silverado 1500, from a simple two-speaker setup to a premium seven-speaker Bose version. Truck enthusiasts will love the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system. It comes with a large 13.4-inch HD color touch screen.
This Chevrolet’s standard comfort and convenience features include remote keyless entry, vinyl seat trim, express up and down power windows, and two charging and data transfer USB ports. Its numerous convenience and comfort options include Chevrolet Connected Access, 10-way adjustable pilot seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless charging system, a heated steering wheel, and perforated leather-appointed upholstery. All-weather floor liners are also available.
2022 Ram 1500 Cabin Features
The 2022 Ram 1500 is available in the Performance, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Rebel, Laramie, Big Horn, Tradesman HFE, and Tradesman trim levels. This Ram 1500 starts out with a six-speaker sound system standard. It can be upgraded to a high-performance 10-speaker sound system. Its best infotainment system option is a Uconnect 5 Nav version featuring a 12-inch display.
Standard comfort and convenience features in this Ram include fade-to-off interior lighting, an HVAC system with under-seat and console ducts, a proximity key, a pair of 12-volt DC power outlets, and one-touch up and down power windows. Options in the same categories include deluxe sound insulation, smart device integration programming, a voice recorder, a heated steering wheel, and genuine wood interior trim.
It’s easy to see that both these powerful pickup trucks have a lot to offer those who work hard and play hard in equal measure. That said, the Chevrolet Silverado comes out ahead of the Ram in many ways. If you would like the rest of the details on any or all trim levels of this fantastic Chevrolet, please feel free to contact us. The professional, attentive team at Dan Vaden Chevrolet in Savannah, Georgia, will gladly accommodate you. The information is available digitally and physically for your convenience.
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