2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 vs. Ram 2500

2020 Ram 2500 vs. Silverado 2500: Engines

Many Chicago drivers want rugged performance above all else. So, let’s look at the Ram 2500 vs. Chevy 2500 engine power and performance. Fortunately, both of these trucks rank high in both. Compare their specs below:

• Ram 2500: When it comes to engines, the Ram 2500 offers two options: a standard 410-hp 6.4L HEMI® V8 rated at 429 lb-ft of torque and an optional 370-hp 6.7L Cummins® turbo-diesel I6 rated at 850 lb-ft of torque.
• Silverado 2500HD: The Chevy Silverado HD also offers two engines: a standard 401-hp 6.6L V8 gas engine rated at 464 lb-ft and an optional 445-hp Duramax® 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 rated at 910 lb-ft of torque. To put that in context, the Silverado 1500 comes standard with a 285-hp 4.3L V6 engine.

2020 Ram 2500 vs. Silverado 2500: Towing Capability

If you’re like most Madison truck owners, towing capacity plays a major role in the truck you’ll choose. Compare the Silverado 2500 vs. Ram 2500 towing and payload capacities below:

• Ram 2500: The Ram 2500 towing capacity is 19,780 pounds maximum. It also has a max payload of 4,050 pounds.
• Silverado 2500HD: The Chevy Silverado 2500HD towing capacity is 18,500-pound max. towing capacity and a max payload of 7,442 pounds.

2020 Ram 2500 vs. Silverado 2500: Technology

Modern pickup trucks are no longer solely utilitarian; they’re built for comfort as well as the jobsite. When cruising around Green Bay, you want style, comfort, and grit. Both trucks offer a color touchscreen with available infotainment systems — Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus for the Silverado and Uconnect® 3 for the Ram. The Ram 2500 sports a smaller standard 5-inch display vs. the Silverado’s 8-inch display, but both trucks also feature rearview camera systems for easy trailer hitching, Wi-Fi mobile hotspot technology, and available navigation systems.