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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic vs Dodge Dakota

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic

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2010 Dodge Dakota

Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork TruckDodge DakotaST
Selected trimWork TruckST
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manual4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20072010

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork TruckDodge DakotaST
MSRP$15,840 (best)$22,755
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork TruckDodge DakotaST
Combined MPG17 MPG17 MPG
City MPG15 MPG15 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank26 gal (best)22 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork TruckDodge DakotaST
Horsepower195 hp210 hp (best)
Torque260 lb-ft (best)235 lb-ft
Engine size4.3 L (best)3.7 L
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork TruckDodge DakotaST
Seating3 seats4 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Towing capacity8,400 lbs (best)7,250 lbs
Payload1,889 lbs (best)1,810 lbs
Curb weight4,211 lbs4,200 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8 in (best)7.9 in
Wheelbase119 in131.3 in (best)
Length205.7 in218.5 in (best)
Width78.5 in (best)71.7 in
Height71.2 in (best)68.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork TruckDodge DakotaST
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicDodge Dakota
1

Work Truck

$15,840 MSRP(Currently comparing)

ST

$22,755 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Work Truck

$16,115 MSRP

ST

$25,305 MSRP

3

Work Truck

$21,465 MSRP

ST

$27,005 MSRP

4

Work Truck

$24,515 MSRP

ST

$28,255 MSRP

5

Work Truck

$19,620 MSRP

BigHorn

$23,630 MSRP

6

Work Truck

$19,865 MSRP

BigHorn

$26,325 MSRP

7

Work Truck

$25,845 MSRP

BigHorn

$27,880 MSRP

8

Work Truck

$27,060 MSRP

BigHorn

$29,275 MSRP

9

LS

$20,075 MSRP

LoneStar

$23,630 MSRP

10

LS

$20,515 MSRP

LoneStar

$26,325 MSRP

11

LS

$23,940 MSRP

LoneStar

$27,880 MSRP

12

LS

$25,915 MSRP

LoneStar

$29,275 MSRP

13

LS

$23,575 MSRP

Laramie

$30,180 MSRP

14

LS

$24,020 MSRP

Laramie

$33,180 MSRP

15

LS

$27,250 MSRP

TRX

$31,365 MSRP

16

LS

$28,460 MSRP

17

LT1

$23,350 MSRP

18

LT1

$23,640 MSRP

19

LT1

$25,960 MSRP

20

LT1

$26,930 MSRP

21

LT1

$27,135 MSRP

22

LT1

$28,515 MSRP

23

LT1

$26,685 MSRP

24

LT1

$26,975 MSRP

25

LT1

$28,410 MSRP

26

LT1

$29,380 MSRP

27

LT1

$29,580 MSRP

28

LT1

$31,465 MSRP

29

LS2

$24,965 MSRP

30

LS2

$26,460 MSRP

31

LS2

$28,485 MSRP

32

LS2

$29,980 MSRP

33

LT2

$28,555 MSRP

34

LT2

$28,705 MSRP

35

LT2

$28,995 MSRP

36

LT2

$30,570 MSRP

37

LT2

$31,375 MSRP

38

LT2

$31,665 MSRP

39

LT2

$31,810 MSRP

40

LT2

$33,395 MSRP

41

LT3

$30,315 MSRP

42

LT3

$30,465 MSRP

43

LT3

$30,755 MSRP

44

LT3

$32,330 MSRP

45

LT3

$33,135 MSRP

46

LT3

$33,425 MSRP

47

LT3

$33,575 MSRP

48

LT3

$35,160 MSRP

49

SS

$33,280 MSRP