Ram 1500 vs Chevy Silverado, 2027 against 2027, splits cleanly by the job. The Ram 1500 wins on power and ride: its High Output Hurricane six makes more power than the strongest engine Chevrolet Canada lists for the new Silverado 1500, and Ram offers a four corner air suspension. The Silverado 1500 wins on the heaviest trailer and on fuel choice: Chevrolet Canada lists a higher maximum tow rating and a diesel for it. If your week is Highway 1 between Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg with a gravel road at either end, browse new Ram 1500 inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks and compare the window stickers.
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Our Ram towing and payload figures come from Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart, and they are 4x4 rows because every 2027 Ram 1500 we sell is a 4x4. Our other Ram figures come from Ram Canada's 2027 Ram 1500 and capability pages, Stellantis Canada's 2027 Ram 1500 product information and, for the award, Ram Canada's Ram 1500 page; the winter tire rule comes from Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The Silverado figures are as Chevrolet Canada listed them on its page for the next generation 2027 Silverado 1500, which presented the truck as upcoming when we checked it on October 31, 2026. Those figures can change, so confirm any Silverado figure with a Chevrolet dealer or on that truck's window sticker. We read the Ram pages on October 31, 2026, and the chart on November 6, 2026. If the Ford is on your list too, our 2026 Ram 1500 vs F-150 vs Silverado comparison sets all three side by side for the 2026 model year.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: the Ram 1500 for power and ride on pavement and gravel; the Silverado 1500 for the heaviest trailer or a diesel.
- More power from the Ram. Ram Canada rates the 2027 High Output Hurricane at 540 horsepower (hp) and 521 pound feet (lb ft) of torque; Chevrolet Canada lists the strongest 2027 Silverado engine, the 6.6L V8, at 481 hp and 501 lb ft.
- An air suspension Ram calls class exclusive. Ram Canada lists an available four corner air suspension on the 2027 Ram 1500.
- Towing goes to the Silverado: Chevrolet Canada lists a higher maximum tow rating for its 5.7L V8 than the 5,157 kg (11,370 lb) that Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart lists for a 4x4 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab with the 6 foot 4 box, 3.92 axle and Standard Output Hurricane.
- Only the Silverado has a diesel listed for 2027: Chevrolet Canada lists the Duramax 3.0L turbo diesel.
- Ice is a tire question. Four wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer.
Ram 1500 vs Chevy Silverado Side by Side
Here are the two 2027 trucks row by row: the Ram from Ram's own material, the Silverado as Chevrolet Canada lists it.
| What You Compare | 2027 Ram 1500 | 2027 Silverado 1500, as Chevrolet Canada Lists It |
|---|---|---|
| Strongest engine, SRT trucks aside | 3.0L High Output Hurricane six: 540 hp, 521 lb ft | 6.6L V8: 481 hp, 501 lb ft |
| The other gas engines | 3.0L Standard Output Hurricane six: 420 hp, 469 lb ft; 5.7L HEMI V8: 395 hp, 410 lb ft; 3.6L Pentastar V6: 305 hp | 5.7L V8: 402 hp, 428 lb ft; TurboMax: 350 hp, 455 lb ft |
| Diesel | none on Stellantis Canada's 2027 list | Duramax 3.0L turbo diesel: 305 hp, 495 lb ft |
| Maximum towing | 5,157 kg (11,370 lb), Standard Output Hurricane, 4x4 Tradesman Quad Cab, 6 foot 4 box, 3.92 axle | higher than the Ram's, with the 5.7L V8; ask a Chevrolet dealer for the figure on the exact truck |
| Air suspension | available, four corner; Ram Canada calls it class exclusive | read that truck's window sticker |
The Ram towing figure is from Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart and the other Ram ratings are from Ram Canada's 2027 capability page; Silverado ratings are as Chevrolet Canada listed them on its next generation 2027 Silverado 1500 page, so confirm them with a Chevrolet dealer or on that truck's window sticker. A tow rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team for the figure on the exact truck.
The 2027 Ram 1500 at a Glance
Engines. Stellantis Canada's 2027 list runs from the 3.6L Pentastar V6 through the Standard Output and High Output Hurricane twin turbo inline sixes and the 5.7L HEMI V8, with two bigger HEMI V8s kept for the performance models. Ram Canada's capability page names the High Output Hurricane as standard on trims including the Limited, the RHO and the Tungsten.
Towing and payload. Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart lists up to 5,157 kg (11,370 lb) of towing or up to 853 kg (1,880 lb) of payload for a 4x4 Tradesman Quad Cab with the 6 foot 4 box, 3.92 axle and Standard Output Hurricane. The chart says payload and maximum trailer weight are mutually exclusive, so a truck towing at its maximum trailer weight is not also carrying its full payload.
Ride. An available four corner air suspension that lowers the truck automatically to cut drag, a line Ram Canada marks for crew cab models only.
Trims. Ram Canada's 2027 page runs from the Tradesman to the Tungsten, with the Warlock, Rebel and RHO for rough ground.
The 2027 Silverado 1500 at a Glance
Engines. Chevrolet Canada lists four for the next generation truck: the TurboMax at 350 hp and 455 lb ft, a new 5.7L V8 at 402 hp and 428 lb ft, a new 6.6L V8 at 481 hp and 501 lb ft, and the Duramax 3.0L turbo diesel at 305 hp and 495 lb ft.
Towing. Chevrolet Canada lists its highest tow rating with the 5.7L V8, and it is higher than the 5,157 kg (11,370 lb) that Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart lists for a 4x4 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab with the 6 foot 4 box, 3.92 axle and Standard Output Hurricane. A tow rating belongs to one configuration, so ask a Chevrolet dealer for the figure on the exact Silverado, or read its window sticker.
Trims. Chevrolet Canada's 2027 lineup includes Trail Boss and ZR2 versions for rough ground.
Where the Ram 1500 Wins
More Power for the Highway 1 Run
Ram Canada's 2027 capability page says the Ram 1500 makes more standard horsepower than any Chevrolet Silverado 1500, based on maximum available horsepower ratings and the latest competitive information it had. On the figures Chevrolet Canada lists, it holds: 540 hp from the High Output Hurricane against 481 hp for the Silverado's 6.6L V8. One step down, the Standard Output Hurricane's 420 hp and 469 lb ft beat the 402 hp and 428 lb ft Chevrolet Canada lists for the Silverado's 5.7L V8. On the four lane, divided Highway 1 east of Portage la Prairie, that is passing power when a grain truck or a camper is ahead of you on the way to Winnipeg. If you are choosing between Ram's own engines, our Ram Hurricane engine explainer compares the six with the HEMI V8.
An Air Suspension Ram Calls Class Exclusive
Ram Canada lists an available four corner air suspension on the 2027 Ram 1500 and calls it class exclusive, based on FCA U.S. LLC's large light duty pickup class and the latest competitive information, with battery electric trucks excluded. It lowers the truck automatically to cut drag, on crew cab models only. For keeping the system healthy through salt, slush and cold, our Ram 1500 air suspension winter guide covers what to check across a Manitoba season.
A U.S. Dependability Award
Ram Canada's Ram 1500 page cites J.D. Power's 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which ranked the Ram 1500 first for dependability among full size trucks in the U.S., based on 2023 model year trucks. It is a U.S. study of three year old trucks, so read it as the nameplate's track record rather than a promise about a 2027.
Where the Silverado 1500 Wins
The heaviest trailer. Chevrolet Canada lists a higher maximum tow rating for the 2027 Silverado's 5.7L V8 than the 5,157 kg (11,370 lb) that Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart lists for a 4x4 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab with the 6 foot 4 box, 3.92 axle and Standard Output Hurricane, the top of the chart's 4x4 rows. If your loaded trailer weighs more than 5,157 kg, no 2027 Ram 1500 we sell is rated for it, so ask a Chevrolet dealer whether the exact Silverado you are looking at is, or read its window sticker. If you would rather stay with Ram, a heavier trailer means a heavy duty truck, and our new Ram 2500 inventory is the place to start.
A diesel. Chevrolet Canada lists the Duramax 3.0L turbo diesel for the 2027 Silverado at 305 hp and 495 lb ft. Stellantis Canada's 2027 powertrain list for the Ram 1500 names gas engines only. If a diesel half ton is a must, the Silverado is the one of these two with a diesel listed; confirm the engine on that truck's window sticker.
Cold Starts and Ice: Block Heaters and Winter Tires
A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. If your truck has a block heater, plug it in the way its manufacturer directs before a cold start, and if it does not, our service department installs block heaters.
Neither truck's engine or suspension stops it on glare ice. Four wheel drive helps you get moving in snow; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance says that from October 1, 2026, only "manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible" for the program. All weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our service department supplies and installs new tires, so book a winter tire installation with our service team before the snow stays.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the Ram 1500 if your kilometres are mostly the paved run to Winnipeg or Brandon and the gravel grid roads around home, and you want the more powerful of the two and the option of air suspension. For washboard and field approaches, Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 Rebel with a 1 inch raised ride height (about 2.5 cm, our conversion), an electronic locker rear axle and skid plates.
Buy the Silverado 1500 if your loaded trailer weighs more than 5,157 kg and the Silverado's window sticker shows a rating that covers it, or if a diesel half ton is a must.
FAQs
Is the Ram 1500 or the Chevy Silverado better in a Manitoba winter?
Neither truck settles winter on its own: on ice and packed snow, winter tires decide how well either one stops and steers. Four wheel drive helps you get moving, and from October 1, 2026 the MPI Winter Tire Program covers tires marketed solely as winter tires, according to Manitoba Public Insurance.
Does the Ram 1500 or the Silverado 1500 have more horsepower?
The Ram 1500. Ram Canada rates the 2027 Ram 1500's High Output Hurricane at 540 hp and 521 lb ft, and Chevrolet Canada lists the strongest 2027 Silverado 1500 engine, the 6.6L V8, at 481 hp and 501 lb ft.
Which tows more, the 2027 Ram 1500 or the 2027 Silverado 1500?
The Silverado 1500, on Chevrolet Canada's figures. Chevrolet Canada lists a higher maximum tow rating for its 5.7L V8 than the 5,157 kg (11,370 lb) that Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart lists for a 4x4 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab with the 6 foot 4 box, 3.92 axle and Standard Output Hurricane. A rating belongs to one configuration, so ask a Chevrolet dealer or read the window sticker for the exact Silverado, and ask our team for the figure on the exact Ram.
Is there a diesel Ram 1500 for 2027?
No. Stellantis Canada's 2027 powertrain list for the Ram 1500 names gas engines only, from the 3.6L Pentastar V6 to the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8. Of these two trucks, the 2027 Silverado 1500 is the one with a diesel, the Duramax 3.0L turbo diesel that Chevrolet Canada lists at 305 hp and 495 lb ft.
Where can I see a new Ram 1500 near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
On our new Ram 1500 inventory page, which shows the trucks listed today at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
Buy for the trailer and the road. The 2027 Ram 1500 brings more power and an available air suspension; on Chevrolet Canada's figures, the 2027 Silverado 1500 brings the higher tow rating and a diesel. Every figure above is for the 2027 model year, and a 2026 truck of either make is its own build, so read the window sticker of the truck in front of you.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
