2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab vs. 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab
So you’re looking for a highly capable pickup truck that can rough it up on the weekday at the job site, but also have some serious fun on the weekend? Maybe you’re looking to go fishing at Lake Davenport or head on over to Providence Golf Club to play the back nine, but you’re unsure of which truck fits the bill. Well, that’s what we are here for at Posner Park Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat. Our goal is for you to have an exceptional buying experience, which is why we have compared two of the top trucks on the market for you. On one side we will be looking at the 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab with a powerful engine lineup and on the other side the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado LT Double Cab. Continue on to find out which is the better pickup truck.
The standard engine in the Ram 1500 Big Horn allows the truck to tow up to 7,730 pounds. This engine is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque that outputs 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The new EcoDiesel engine produces 260 horsepower, 480 lb-ft of torque, and can tow up to 12,560 pounds. Ram also offers a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with and without eTorque for the Big Horn. The variant with eTorque technology is capable of towing a whopping 12,750 pounds thanks to 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. All engines come tied to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
2020 Chevy Silverado LT Power & Handling
While the Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab starts things off with an impressive towing capability of 7,730 pounds the standard engine for the Chevrolet Silverado LT is only capable of towing up to 6,800 pounds. Maximum towing capability for the Silverado LT tops out at 11,600 pounds with the 5.3-liter V8 DFM engine. The available diesel engine for the Silverado LT makes 277 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque, and can tow up to 9,300 pounds.
2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Features & Design
When walking around the exterior of the Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab you will notice chrome accents, 18-inch aluminum wheels, and a 6-foot 4-inch bed that is ready to be loaded up with golf clubs, camping gear, and anything else you have to throw at it. The interior comes with premium cloth bucket seats, Bluetooth, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, a six-speaker sound system, and more! You can also opt for heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 12-inch touchscreen.
2020 Chevy Silverado LT Features & Design
The Chevrolet Silverado LT comes with an 8-inch touchscreen that pairs with Bluetooth and a six-speaker sound system. The infotainment system is clunkier than that of the Ram Big Horn models and isn’t as easy to use on the fly. The LT model also comes with body-colored door handles, alloy wheels, heated mirrors, and cruise control.
Conclusion:
We are sorry to say but the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado LT Double Cab simply can not compete with the power and capability of the 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab. After all, the 1500 was named the "MOTOR TREND TRUCK OF THE YEAR" for a reason. Now that you know which is the better pickup truck there is only one place to shop, and that place is Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. We happily serve all those living in Davenport, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Haines City, and the rest of Florida. Want to check out our inventory before stopping by? No problem! You can view our entire selection of 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab models right on our website! We look forward to hearing from you!
