Exterior - 2020 Ram 1500

Both Ram and Chevy give you options when it comes to the exterior configuration of your truck. The 2020 Ram 1500 available at Marshall Motor Company comes with either a quad or crew cab. The main difference is that the quad has half-size rear doors. The quad comes with a 76-inch box, and the crew gives you a choice between that standard box and a shorter 67-inch box. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 available at local dealers serving Salina McPherson Junction City Wichita is sold in three cab configurations: regular, double and crew. The double is comparable to Ram’s quad, and the regular is your traditional pickup with a single bench seat. The regular cab comes with a long 98-inch box. The double comes with a 79-inch box, and you can choose between 69 and 79 inches with the crew.

Mechanical - Ram 1500 specs near Wichita

Both trucks are available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. The base powertrain in the Ram features an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 3.6L V6 engine that makes 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. The base powertrain in the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 features a six-speed automatic transmission and a 4.3L V6 that makes 285 and 305 pound-feet of torque. The Silverado does offer best-in-class towing and the added torque helps with that, but the difference is not major. A base Ram can tow at least 6,700 pounds whereas a base Silverado can tow at least 7,400. These ratings assume that you have opted for the trailering package that both automakers offer. Engine options for the Ram include a 395-hp 410-lb.-ft. V8, a 260-hp 480-lb.-ft. diesel and an HFE engine. Chevy offers a 310-hp 348-lb.-ft. turbo i-4, a 355-hp 383-lb.-ft. V8, a 277-hp 460-lb.-ft. turbo diesel and a 420-hp 460-lb.-ft. V8.