2020 Chevy Silverado HD vs. 2019 RAM Heavy Duty
If you need some serious performance, you are in the market for a heavy-duty truck. There are some great heavy-duty options out there that allow you tremendous towing and hauling capability. Many of these trucks also offer you some great trailering technology to make even the toughest jobs easier.
The 2020 Chevy Silverado HD and the 2019 RAM Heavy Duty are two of your heavy-duty truck options. Below, check out a comparison to determine which of these options is the better one for you.
Exterior Comparison
For 2020, the Chevy Silverado HD received some upgrades. One of these changes is a standard cargo box that is 10.4 inches longer on the crew cab model. This truck also finds itself on a 5.2 inch longer and 1.4 inch wider wheelbase. The bed of this truck is also more capable than ever with 12 standard tie-downs, a cornerstep rear bumper, a side BedStep, LED cargo area lighting, and a built-in 120-volt outlet.
The 2019 RAM Heavy Duty has three headlamp design options and an available Adaptive Forward Lighting system that can help you see and be seen. This truck also has a RamBox Cargo Management system that offers you a lockable storage solution on the walls of your cargo bed. You can also get features like bed lighting and power running boards for easier entry.
Interior and Technology
The Chevrolet Silverado HD seats five people on firm foam seats that give you comfort and support. This vehicle also has a quieter cabin atmosphere because of sound deadening materials and an inlaid triple-sealed door.
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD also offers you some great technology to keep you connected. You can get available technology features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Chevy MyLink infotainment, Bluetooth, and a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi connection. Another important piece of technology in the myChevrolet mobile App. This app allows you to view diagnostic information, start and stop your engine, and more.
There is also some technology in the Silverado HD that is specifically suited for better performance and capability. For 2020, a new smart trailer integration feature is also being developed. This feature will integrate with the mobile app to control different smart systems. Other performance technology includes an in-vehicle Trailering App, an enhanced tow/haul mode, an auto brake park assist, and more.
On the inside of the 2019 RAM Heavy Duty, you will find standard cloth seating, but you can upgrade to get leather seats. You will also find a center console with 12 possible configurations including up to five USB chargers available. The cabin is also quieter with a quieter exhaust and some noise cancelling features.
The 2019 RAM Heavy Duty also has some technology to offer you. You can get a 5-inch touchscreen standard with an infotainment system. This vehicle has an available 8.4-inch and 12-inch touchscreen. You can also get an available 360-degree camera system that includes a bed camera.
The interiors of these vehicles both have some noise cancelling features as well as some infotainment technology. However, the Silverado HD does have a Wi-Fi connection and Android Auto that the RAM Heavy Duty does not have.
Performance and Capabilities
Finally, let’s take a look at the performance and capabilities of these two trucks. The base engine for the 2020 Silverado HD is a 6.6-liter small-block V8 engine. This engine produces 401-horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque.
Your second engine option for the 2020 Silverado HD is a 6.6-liter Duramax V8 turbo diesel engine. This engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and it produces 445-horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque.
That is not all. The Silverado HD also offers you some standard and available features to make towing and hauling easier in these heavy-duty trucks. You can get features like trailer sway control, automatic grade braking, driver-selectable engine brake, and an integrated trailer brake controller. With the 2020 version of this truck, you also get a surround-view monitor that gives you 15 exterior camera views including trailer view from a trailer-mounted camera.
When it comes to capability, you can get a lot from the 2020 Silverado HD. The maximum payload for this truck is 7,466 pounds. The towing capacity is up to 35,500 pounds with a bed-mounted fifth-wheel setup.
The 2019 RAM Heavy Duty offers you three engine options so that you can get a performance that fits with your needs. The base engine is a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine. This engine produces 410-horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. Your next engine option is a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel engine. This engine gives you 370-horsepower and 850 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, you have a towing capacity of 19,780 pounds.
The last, and most powerful, 2019 RAM engine is the 6.7-liter High Output Cummins turbo diesel. This high output engine gives you 400-horsepower and 1,000 pound-feet of torque.
In this heavy-duty truck, you can also get some features and technology to specifically help with towing. The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is one example of this. Another example is the Bed Lowering Mode, and the auxiliary camera system for improved visibility while towing heavy loads.
What does the 2019 RAM Heavy Duty offer you in terms of towing capacity and payload? When this truck is properly equipped, you can tow up to 35,100 pounds. You can also get a maximum payload capacity of 7,680.
You can get a serious performance from both of these heavy-duty trucks. The Silverado HD offers you a towing capacity that is 400 pounds more than the RAM Heavy Duty, but the RAM gives you about 200 more pounds in payload. However, the Silverado does offer you a lot of features and technology that make towing and hauling easier on you.
Which is Right for You?
Overall, these trucks are very competitive in the heavy-duty segment. However, the 2020 Chevy Silverado HD edges out the RAM in this comparison. The Silverado HD has a few more interior technology features, some adding towing and trailering features as well as a slightly better towing capacity that really sets this vehicle apart.