2023 Ram 2500 vs. 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500

Need a heavy-duty truck for work and play around Harrogate? The 2023 Ram 2500 and Chevy Silverado 2500 are both winning options, but how do they compare? To help you decide on your next pickup, the team at Redmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has compiled this comparison between the 2023 Ram 2500 vs. Chevy Silverado 2500. We’ll outline the engine capabilities for these trucks’ gasoline and diesel drivetrains, as well as their towing capacities below. And of course, after you finish reading you’re welcome to contact us and schedule a test drive of your next Ram truck in Middlesboro!

2023 Ram 2500 vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 Gas Engines

Both the 2023 Ram 2500 and Chevy Silverado 2500 perform well on Pineville roads and jobsites, though the Ram offers a standard HEMI® engine that provides more horsepower than the Chevy. Compare the gasoline engines of both models below.

2023 Ram 2500 Gas Engine:

• 6.4L HEMI® V8 Gas Engine
• 410 hp
• 429 lb-ft of torque

2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 Gas Engine:

• 6.6L V8 Gas Engine 
• 401 hp
• 464 lb-ft of torque

2023 Ram 2500 vs. Chevy 2500 Diesel Engines

The following 2023 Chevy 2500 vs. Ram 2500 diesel engine comparison shows both models providing serious power and torque for even the hardest Ewing jobs.

2023 Ram 2500 Diesel Engine:

• 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 Engine
• 370 hp
• 850 lb-ft of Torque

2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel Engine:

• Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine
• 445 hp
• 910 lb-ft of Torque

2023 Ram 2500 vs. Chevy Silverado: Towing Capacity

While the Silverado may offer more horsepower and torque in the above Ram 2500 vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 comparison, the Ram takes the cake in terms of towing prowess. When properly equipped, the 2023 Ram 2500 can provide up to 17,730 pounds of maximum towing capacity and 4,000 pounds of maximum payload. Meanwhile, the Chevy Silverado 2500 provides 14,500 pounds max towing and 3,817 pounds of payload capacity.

When comparing the Chevy Silverado 2500 vs. Ram 2500 diesel engines, the story is similar. The 2023 Ram 2500 diesel configuration offers a towing capacity of up to 19,980 pounds, while Chevy drivers are stuck with 18,500 pounds.

Take the 2023 Ram 2500 For a Test Drive in Middlesboro!

Now that you’ve compared the Ram 2500 vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 diesel and gasoline engines and power specifications, are you ready to take a Ram 2500 for a test drive? Call us at 606-246-1647 or contact us online today for an appointment. Get a head start on your Ram 2500 purchase by applying for financing, or continue your research online!