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2021 Ram 1500 Classic
MSRP $37,190 - $54,390
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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP $32,048 - $68,148
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-8 Regular Unleaded V-6
Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V6 Turbocharged Diesel I6 Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement
5.7 L/345 3.6 L/220
5.3L/325 2.7L/166 4.3L/262 3.0L/183 6.2L/376
Fuel System
Sequential MPI
Direct Injection TBD
Horsepower
395 hp @ 5600 rpm 305 hp @ 6400 rpm
355 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5600 rpm 285 hp @ 5300 rpm 277 hp @ 3750 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
410 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 269 ft-lb @ 4175 rpm
383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 348 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,973 - 2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
197 - 227 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,973 - 4,835 kg
3,266 - 6,033 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
197 - 484 kg
327 - 603 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
3,221 - 5,171 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
805 - 1,293 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1,973 - 4,835 kg
4,173 - 6,033 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic -inc: Active Grille Shutters, Electronic Shift, Black Rotary Shifter 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic -inc: Active Grille Shutters 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic 8-Speed Automatic -inc: Active Grille Shutters, Black Rotary Shifter, Electronic Shift 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic (DFD) 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic (DFK) -inc: Active Grille Shutters, Electronic Shift
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine or (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 B8 engine.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.) Transmission, 10-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content.) Automatic Stop/Start (Standard on vehicles built before 6-7-2021. Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content. See dealer for details.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
13.9 - 16.2 L/100 km
10.2 - 17.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.6 - 11.6 L/100 km
7.2 - 14.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.6 - 16.2 L/100 km
7.2 - 17.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.4 - 121.1 L
83.0 - 106.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Optional
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,013 - 1,041 mm
1,093 - 1,095 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,131 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,676 mm
1,677 - 1,678 mm
Rear Head Room
1,008 - 1,013 mm
1,013 - 1,019 mm
Rear Leg Room
881 - 1,024 mm
895 - 1,102 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,669 mm
1,648 - 1,655 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,048 - 3,785 mm
3,545 - 3,989 mm
Length, Overall
5,309 - 6,043 mm
5,829 - 6,127 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,017 mm
2,061 - 2,063 mm
Height, Overall
1,890 - 1,974 mm
1,914 - 1,993 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,049 - 2,515 kg
N/A
Front Tire Size
P275/60SR20 P265/70SR17 LT265/70SR17
275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/70R17 LT265/70R17C 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL 255/70R17 LT275/65R18C
Rear Tire Size
P275/60SR20 P265/70SR17 LT265/70SR17
275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/70R17 LT265/70R17C 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL 255/70R17 LT275/65R18C
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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