One of the most useful vehicles to have is a pickup truck. You can haul equipment, move furniture, even load up an ATV in the back of a truck. Buying a truck in Winnipeg means doing some comparison shopping and taking the time to know what you are actually paying for. The Chevrolet Silverado is a truck that you have probably heard of. It is comparable in size, shape, and overall durability to the Dodge Ram 1500. But there are some differences between the two and you need to know these in order to make your choice.
Both trucks are rear-wheel drive, four-speed automatics. They both even get the same fuel economy on the highway, 10.0L/100km. The Chevrolet Silverado has a better warranty than the Dodge Ram 1500. The Silverado has a 60-month/160,000km warranty on powertrain and roadside assistance. It also has a 72-month/160,000km warranty on corrosion perforation. The Dodge Ram 1500 has a 60-month/100,000km warranty on all three areas. The Silverado has a 4.3L engine, while the Ram has a 3.7L engine. But the Silverado still gets slightly better fuel economy in the city, with 14.1L/100km. The Ram gets 14.8L/100km.
The Chevrolet Silverado has a towing capacity of 2,177kg. The Dodge Ram 1500 has a towing capacity of 1,724kg. The Silverado weighs more than the Ram and has more leg and headroom. The Silverado also features a chrome rear bumper and gas-pressurized front and rear shocks. The Ram has a grey rear bumper and heavy-duty shocks. One thing the Silverado has that could be of importance is a standard package with OnStar. This safety feature comes in handy for accidents, vehicle malfunctions, and even remote unlocking of the doors. This can be quite useful if you lock your keys in your truck.
