| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | 2014 Ram 1500 |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2014 Ram 1500 near Cedar Rapids, IAThe 2014 Ram 1500 is setting the new bar for fuel efficiency in the pickup truck segment with a class exclusive EcoDiesel engine that receives 28 MPG highway ratings, while Chevrolet has best-in-class fuel economy for a v-8 pickup truck and the best towing ratings for a V-6 in its class. Read the full review to learn more about these vehicles. | |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado Power & HandlingThe 2014 Chevrolet Silverado offers best V-8 fuel economy and the best available tow ratings of any light-duty pickup. The 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 offers three all-new EcoTec3 engines: a 4.3L V-6 SAE-certified at 285 horsepower and 305 lb.-ft. of torque, a 5.3L V-8 certified at 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, and a new 6.2L V-8 SAE-certified at 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. The 5.3L V-8 has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of up to 23 mpg highway in two-wheel drive models (2WD), the best of any V-8 pickup. Silverado models equipped with the 4.3L V-6 can tow up to 7,600 pounds, the highest for any base V-6 in the segment. | 2014 Ram 1500 Power & HandlingThe 2014 Ram 1500 offers a class-leading powertrain which features best-in-class fuel economy with new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine, which produces 240 horsepower, 420 lb.-ft. of torque and is paried to a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 engine, and finally, the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing (VVT) provides 395 horsepower, 410 lb.-ft. of torque. | ||
2014 Chevrolet Silverado Features & DesignSilverado's exterior design blends strong Chevy truck heritage with a refined, modern aesthetic. The new design is more muscular, more functional and more aerodynamic. A twin-port grille, full-width bumper and dual power dome hood create a strong presence, which is carried throughout the in sculpted body sides and fender flares. The new Silverado design is about more than just appeal, however. The new front end is engineered to improve sealing for more efficient cooling, while the roof and tailgate spoiler were shaped in the wind tunnel to smooth airflow over the truck for reduced drag. New inlaid doors, which fit into recesses in the bodyside, reduce wind noise for a quieter cab. | 2014 Ram 1500 Features & DesignIntroduced in 2014, the Ram 1500 offers a front park assist system, a first-time offering on a full-size Ram pickup truck at the time. The system uses four sensors located on the front bumper. The bezel-less, integrated sensors sequentially send out ultrasonic waves when the vehicle is driven forward at low speeds. The system can detect objects as far away as 47.2 inches. Readouts located in the cluster display (and audible chimes) notify the driver of front/rear object proximity, so drivers can avoid hitting objects missed by the human eye. In addition, the 2014 Ram 1500 offers the Uconnect interface in by way of an 8.4-inch touchscreen mounted to the center stack. | ||
ConclusionsThe 2014 Ram 1500, with its class-leading powertrain offerings, and impressive fuel economy, has shown why Ram is much more than a contender in the pickup truck segment. The Chevrolet Silverado has best-in-class fuel economy for a V-8 pickup, better than the Ford EcoBoost V-6 engine in fact, with high V-6 towing capabilities. To learn even more about these two trucks, contact us today! |
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