Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 HD: How powerful do you want to be?

There’s no question that the new Chevy Silverado 1500 has a lot going for it. That includes some of the best towing and hauling capability in the half-ton pickup category. No wonder it’s one of the most popular trucks on earth. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is an even bigger, stronger rendition of Silverado power and performance. Either way, you get big league Chevy capability. Let’s compare the two to see which might be best for you.

Comparing performance
Both the new Chevy Silverado 1500 and its even more muscular cousin the Silverado 2500 HD can give you towing and hauling that are among the best in their respective classes. For truck buyers in Chatham and Springfield IL, here’s a look at how their impressive numbers stack up against each other:

Maximum power: 420 horsepower for the 1500 vs. 445 horsepower for the 2500 HD
Max torque: 460 pound-feet for the 1500 vs. 910 pound-feet for the 2500 HD
Max towing: 13,300 pounds for the 1500 vs. 18,500 pounds for the 2500 HD
Max payload: 2,280 pounds for the 1500 vs. 3,856 pounds for the 2500 HD

Comparing engines
Engine choices for the Silverado 1500
The 2.7-liter 4-cylinder has 310 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque
The 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel has 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
The 5.3-liter V8 has 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque
The 6.2-liter V8 has 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque

Engine choices for the Silverado 2500 HD
The 6.6-liter V8 delivers 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque
The 6.6-liter Duramax Diesel V8 has 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque

Comparing trim levels

Chevy Silverado 1500 trims
Work Truck
Custom
Custom Trail Boss
LT
LTZ
RST
LT Trail Boss
ZR2
High Country

Chevy Silverado 2500 HD trims
Work Truck
LT
Custom
LTZ
High Country

Comparing interior dimensions
As you’ll see, these two Chevy trucks are very similar in terms of interior room. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD provides Chevy truck owners in Virden and Decatur IL with a little more space at selected points but for the most part, both trucks offer about the same amount of room.

Front leg room: 43.03 inches for the 1500 vs. 43.03 inches for the 2500 HD
Front headroom: 62.9 cubic feet for the 1500 vs. 69.5 cubic feet for the 2500 HD
Rear shoulder room: 65.16 inches for the 1500 vs. 65.30 inches for the 2500 HD
Rear head room: 40.12 inches for the 1500 vs. 40.12 inches for the 2500 HD
Rear hip room: 60.24 inches for the 1500 vs. 60.24 inches for 2500 HD

Comparing technology and comfort

The Chevy Silverado 1500 at Landmark of Taylorville lets you decide how much you want to invest in tech and comfort upgrades. The base model has manually adjustable seats, windows and locks. The High Country trim can put you in genuine leather upholstery. At the high end of the Silverado 2500 HD, you can get heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Compare them for yourself at Lawrence of Taylorville in Taylorville IL.

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