Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, covering 56 tests for the Chevrolet and 59 for Ram. The tables focus on 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and side-by-side acceleration comparisons across multiple model years and trims.
In the production results, the Ram holds both key benchmarks here: the fastest 0–60 mph time is 3.7 seconds in the 2021 TRX Crew Cab, while the quickest production quarter-mile is also the 2021 TRX at 12.3 seconds. Chevrolet’s fastest production 0–60 run is 5.4 seconds in the 2021 Silverado 1500 RST 6.2 Crew Cab, and its quickest production quarter-mile is 13.9 seconds in the 2019 High Country Crew Cab. Overall, the Silverado’s quickest 0–60 result is a non-production 2012 Callaway SC540 at 5.0 seconds.
The broader data also shows median 0–60 times of 6.8 seconds for the Silverado 1500 and 6.4 seconds for the Ram 1500. The latest shared model year with verified results is 2022, which can help narrow newer-truck comparisons. Use the tables below to sort individual tests by year, trim, source, and acceleration metric for a closer look at how these pickups compare.
Silverado 1500 Fastest 0–60
5.40sec
2021
RST 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)(Redline Edition)
1500 Fastest 0–60
3.70sec
2021
TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed)
0–60 Winner
Ram 1500
(1.70s faster)
Tests in Database
115
56 + 59
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Category Winners: Silverado 1500 vs 1500
The Ram 1500 leads 6–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 taking none.
| Category | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 5.40s | 3.70s Winner |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 13.90s | 12.30s Winner |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 5.00s | 3.70s Winner |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 13.40s | 12.30s Winner |
| Median production 0–60 | 6.80s | 6.40s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 15.30s | 14.95s Winner |
| Category wins | 0 | 6 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Ram 1500
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Ram 1500 holds the production 0–60 record at 3.70s, 1.70s quicker than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's best of 5.40s.
Fastest Production 0–60
Silverado 1500
5.40s
2021 · RST 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)(Redline Edition)
1500
3.70s
2021 · TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed)
1.70s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
Silverado 1500
13.90s
2019 · 100.0 mph
1500
12.30s
2021 · 110.0 mph
1.60s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Ram 1500 has been clocked at 3.70s 0–60 — 1.30s quicker than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's overall best of 5.00s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
Silverado 1500
5.00s
2012 · Callaway SC540 Crew Cab (5.8 ft. Bed)
modified
1500
3.70s
2021 · TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed)
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
Silverado 1500
13.40s
2012 · 103.0 mph
modified
1500
12.30s
2021 · 110.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Ram 1500 reaches 60 mph in 6.40s — 0.40s quicker than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's median of 6.80s.
| Metric | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 6.80s | 6.40s |
| Average 0–60 | 6.92s | 6.33s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 15.30s | 14.95s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 15.26s | 14.78s |
| Sample (0–60) | 51 | 58 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2024) vs Ram 1500 (2026). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
6.80s
ZR2 Duramax Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) |
6.00s
Big Horn eTorque Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 15.30s | 14.50s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2014–2022)
7 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 7 years both models overlapped (2014–2022), the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 held a 0.05s median 0–60 advantage over the Ram 1500.
Median 0–60 · 2014–2022 era only
Silverado 1500
6.50s
29 production runs
1500
6.55s
36 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 56 tests spanning 1999–2024, while the Ram 1500 has 59 tests from 2011–2026.
| Metric | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 56 | 59 |
| Production tests | 51 | 58 |
| Earliest tested year | 1999 | 2011 |
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2026 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.