2022 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2022 Ram 1500: More Towing Capacity and Improved Performance in the Chevy

The Silverado 1500 celebrates its long and valued history in 2022 with some great news. It has surpassed the competition in several key areas that are making light-duty truck buyers turn to the Silverado over major competition. From price, towing capability, and a unique combination of power and value, it surpasses its closest competitors like the 2022 Ram 1500.

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado receives a range of improvements to its powertrain lineup this year, making it more appealing than ever. It’s more luxurious with a new digital instrument cluster, and more powerful as well with new and improved engines like its popular turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain.

The Silverado also owns more bed size options than the Ram. Whether you need a long or short bed or something in between, the Silverado accommodates with more choices. It offers three bed sizes, including ranging from nearly 70 inches to nearly 100 inches. Silverado beds are also wider and more practical.

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado includes a wider range of engines

The Silverado 1500's multiple engine options go well beyond the Ram 1500's three engines. The Ram offers one six-cylinder diesel, the 3.6L six-cylinder Pentastar and the 5.7L eight-cylinder HEMI. The Silverado includes: a 5.3L V8, a powerful 6.2L V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque an improved 2.7-litre turbocharged engine with Active Fuel Management developing a massive 310 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, a 3.0-litre Duramax turbodiesel with as much torque as the 6.2-litre V8. Finding the right powertrain for your needs is easy in the 2022 Silverado, no question about it. You may have to compromise a little more in the Ram.

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado makes towing easier

The Silverado is now the class leader in maximum towing capacity. Models equipped with the 10-speed 6.2L eight-cylinder engine and the Max Trailering Package haul a sky-high 13,300 lbs. That’s nearly a half ton more than the Ram 1500's best. When you depend on heavy and reliable towing power, the Silverado 1500 is first in line.

The 2022 Silverado also offers everything you need to make towing a lot easier. Advanced features include an available Trailering package that includes features such as automatic locking rear differential, two-inch receiver, seven-wire harness and seven-way sealed connector. The Silverado also offers up to 15 cameras, allowing you to see everything around and even through your trailer.

Visit us today to learn about even more features on the 2022 Silverado 1500 and to take one for a test drive!