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 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 158 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 567 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. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 6690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3013 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 827 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |