We went over the many qualifications of the 2020 Ram 1500 model on a previous model research entry page. Through that page, we here at the Benny Boyd Andrews CDJR dealership expressed our high opinion of the many positive changes to this Ram light-duty truck model, despite its recent design for its 2019 model year.
However, we can’t truly call the 2020 Ram 1500 truck model a winner until we see how it fares against the competition. Therefore, let’s see how the latest Ram 1500 compares against its equivalents in the GMC and Nissan car brands. It’s the 2020 Ram 1500 vs the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vs the 2020 Nissan Titan!
Model |
2020 Ram 1500 |
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 |
2020 Nissan Titan |
V6 Engine Option | 3.6L V6 | 4.3L V6 | N/A |
V6 Horsepower / Torque | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft | 285 hp / 305 lb-ft | N/A |
V8 Engine Option | 5.7L V8 | 5.3L V8 | 5.6L V8 |
V8 Horsepower / Torque | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft | 355 hp / 383 lb-ft | 400 hp / 413 lb-ft |
Diesel Engine Option | 3L EcoDiesel V6 | 3L Duramax Turbo Diesel Inline 6 | N/A |
Diesel Engine Horsepower / Torque | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft | N/A |
Standard Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic | 9-Speed Automatic |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 12.750 lbs | 12,100 lbs | 9,660 |
Starting MSRP | $31,895 | $31,195 |
2019 MY: $30,690 2020 MY: TBD |
So, in conclusion, the 2020 Ram 1500 offers V6, V8, and Diesel engine options with the most amount of available torque and towing capacity.
The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 has an additional 6.2L V8 engine option, but it still can’t match the maximum torque output and towing capacity of the 2020 Ram 1500.
Meanwhile, the 2020 Nissan Titan has a more powerful base engine than the 2020 Ram 1500 and the 2020 GMC Sierra but offers little in terms of variation and has the lowest amount of maximum towing capacity.
Furthermore, the 2020 Ram 1500 offers the available additional features of note:
2020 Ram 1500 truck models are in stock here at the Benny Boyd Andrews CDJR dealership. Browse through our online inventory, schedule a test drive, and contact us to learn more.
Our staff can be reached online, by phone, or with a visit to our store. The Benny Boyd Andrews CDJR dealership is located in Andrews, Texas within Andrews County and serves the surrounding cities of Midland, Odessa, and more, with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram sales and automotive service!