2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
RAM 1500 vs Chevrolet Silverado Comparison
RAM 1500
Chevrolet Silverado
2024 RAM
1500
vs
2024 Chevrolet
Silverado
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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8.0
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Chevrolet Silverado
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ PREMIUM TECH PACK won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Towing
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
91L
1201 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$106,990 - $138,000
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$1,250)
Colours Available
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
Comparison
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 6162 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 6.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 313kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 624Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.5 | |
