The Ram®1500 leads on power, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on maximum towing, and payload lands in a dead heat. Here's how the 2027 models line up, each properly equipped:

Torque and towing carry most of the weight in that chart. The Ram 1500 makes 20 more pound-feet of torque at the top of its lineup, while the Silverado 1500 tows 2,170 more pounds at its peak. Each maximum comes from one specific build, so the sticker inside the door jamb of the truck you test drive is the figure worth trusting.

The Ram 1500's lineup is led by up to 521 lb.-ft. of torque from the available High-Output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six.

Torque is what gets a loaded bed or a hitched trailer moving from a standstill, and twin turbochargers help the Hurricane deliver it with authority. You feel it in everyday moments like these:

• Launching a boat: Pulling a dripping boat and trailer up a slick ramp from a dead stop leans hard on low-end torque.
• Hauling from a supply yard: A bed full of stone or pavers for a backyard patio project rolls away from the loading area with the engine relaxed.
• Towing a camper in traffic: Stop-and-go driving with 8,000 pounds behind you rewards strong torque at every light.
• Merging at speed: Horsepower takes over once you're rolling, and with 540 on tap, a loaded merge onto I-95 near Foxborough feels confident.

Torque gets the load moving, and horsepower keeps it moving. The Silverado 1500 answers with the class-exclusive Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel, a real draw for high-mileage owners. Ram also brings back the 5.7L HEMI® V8 for anyone who wants a traditional V8 under the hood.

The Ram 1500 earns the edge with a multi-link coil spring rear suspension and a class-exclusive available four-corner Active-Level™ air suspension.

Coil springs are tuned to control motion, so an empty bed stays settled over the frost heaves on Route 106. The available air suspension also lowers automatically at highway speed to help reduce drag.

The Silverado 1500 counters with available Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance, including while trailering, a genuine perk on long highway trips. Back inside the Ram 1500, over 50 inches of combined available digital displays keep navigation, cameras, and audio within easy reach.