2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Silverado | Ram |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 6350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |