Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic vs Dodge Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Dodge Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | ST |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,585 | $20,610 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $7,365 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $7,365 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $7,365 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 215 hp |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft (best) | 235 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6 L (best) | 3.7 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,000 lbs (best) | 9,100 lbs |
| Payload | 4,658 lbs (best) | 1,480 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,942 lbs | 4,545 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in (best) | 9 in |
| Wheelbase | 133 in (best) | 120.5 in |
| Length | 224.5 in (best) | 209 in |
| Width | 79.7 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 76.7 in (best) | 74.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic | Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $23,585 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $26,440 MSRP | ST $20,910 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $26,875 MSRP | ST $24,665 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $28,435 MSRP | ST $28,510 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $29,115 MSRP | ST $25,065 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $26,815 MSRP | ST $25,365 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $27,060 MSRP | ST $29,075 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $29,410 MSRP | ST $31,730 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $29,605 MSRP | SLT $24,855 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $31,400 MSRP | SLT $25,155 MSRP |
| 11 | Work Truck $31,845 MSRP | SLT $28,865 MSRP |
| 12 | LS $24,510 MSRP | SLT $31,020 MSRP |
| 13 | LS $27,525 MSRP | SLT $28,425 MSRP |
| 14 | LS $27,900 MSRP | SLT $28,725 MSRP |
| 15 | LS $29,520 MSRP | SLT $32,085 MSRP |
| 16 | LS $30,140 MSRP | SLT $34,240 MSRP |
| 17 | LS $27,895 MSRP | Laramie $36,880 MSRP |
| 18 | LS $28,090 MSRP | Laramie $39,035 MSRP |
| 19 | LS $30,490 MSRP | Laramie $40,495 MSRP |
| 20 | LS $30,630 MSRP | Laramie $42,650 MSRP |
| 21 | LS $32,490 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LS $32,870 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LT1 $25,880 MSRP | — |
| 24 | LT1 $28,855 MSRP | — |
| 25 | LT1 $29,425 MSRP | — |
| 26 | LT1 $30,785 MSRP | — |
| 27 | LT1 $31,540 MSRP | — |
| 28 | LT1 $29,080 MSRP | — |
| 29 | LT1 $29,330 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LT1 $31,855 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LT1 $32,060 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LT1 $33,750 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT1 $34,175 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT2 $31,420 MSRP | — |
| 35 | LT2 $31,725 MSRP | — |
| 36 | LT2 $33,695 MSRP | — |
| 37 | LT2 $33,815 MSRP | — |
| 38 | LT2 $34,060 MSRP | — |
| 39 | LT2 $34,920 MSRP | — |
| 40 | LT2 $36,330 MSRP | — |
| 41 | LT2 $36,975 MSRP | — |
| 42 | LT3 $32,725 MSRP | — |
| 43 | LT3 $33,070 MSRP | — |
| 44 | LT3 $35,000 MSRP | — |
| 45 | LT3 $35,160 MSRP | — |
| 46 | LT3 $35,415 MSRP | — |
| 47 | LT3 $36,275 MSRP | — |
| 48 | LT3 $37,685 MSRP | — |
| 49 | LT3 $38,330 MSRP | — |
