GMC Sierra 1500 Limited vs Ram 1500 Classic
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2024 Ram 1500 Classic
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2024 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,200 (best) | $38,705 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 28 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 348 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,900 lbs | 10,520 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,280 lbs (best) | 1,930 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,490 lbs (best) | 4,873 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 139.6 in | 140 in (best) |
| Length | 229.6 in (best) | 229 in |
| Width | 81.2 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 75.6 in | 77.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 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 | GMC Sierra 1500 Limited | Ram 1500 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $31,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $38,705 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $35,100 MSRP | Tradesman $41,455 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $37,500 MSRP | Tradesman $42,555 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $35,800 MSRP | Tradesman $45,305 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $38,400 MSRP | Tradesman $45,605 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $40,800 MSRP | Warlock $43,435 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $41,100 MSRP | Warlock $46,185 MSRP |
| 8 | SLE $42,400 MSRP | Warlock $47,285 MSRP |
| 9 | SLE $44,800 MSRP | Warlock $50,035 MSRP |
| 10 | SLE $45,700 MSRP | — |
| 11 | SLE $48,100 MSRP | — |
| 12 | SLE $48,400 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Elevation $44,100 MSRP | — |
| 14 | Elevation $46,700 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Elevation $45,400 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Elevation $47,400 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Elevation $48,000 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Elevation $50,000 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Elevation $50,300 MSRP | — |
| 20 | SLT $48,500 MSRP | — |
| 21 | SLT $51,800 MSRP | — |
| 22 | SLT $52,100 MSRP | — |
| 23 | AT4 $56,800 MSRP | — |
| 24 | AT4 $57,000 MSRP | — |
| 25 | Denali $56,800 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Denali $60,100 MSRP | — |
| 27 | Denali $60,400 MSRP | — |