2024 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. 2024 RAM 1500

When you’re embarking on weekend adventures or tackling tough jobs at the Myrtle Beach work site, light-duty trucks give you the versatility you need to get the job done. Pickup trucks like the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 and RAM 1500 offer similar capabilities, but a closer look shows the Sierra 1500 has the edge. Compare the 2024 GMC Sierra vs. RAM 1500 to see which model fits your lifestyle. Visit the GMC model showroom at Hadwin-White Buick GMC, Inc. to take a closer look at the new GMC Sierra. 

GMC Sierra vs. RAM 1500: Performance Specs

There’s no denying that the Sierra 1500 and RAM 1500 deliver robust performance on your Carolina Forest adventures. When towing heavy equipment or hauling heavy supplies, you need durable construction to keep up with your performance. However, comparing the GMC Sierra vs. RAM 1500 engines, the Sierra offers more available horsepower and towing power. Although the RAM offers a supercharged HEMI engine, that’s only limited to the range-topping TRX trim. Let’s take a look at the available engine options: 

GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Options:

• 310-hp 2.7L turbo engine rated at 430 lb-ft of torque
• 305-hp (best in class) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6 engine rated at 495 lb-ft of torque
• 355-hp 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine rated at 383 lb-ft of torque
• 420-hp 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine rated at 460 lb-ft of torque

RAM 1500 Engine Options:

• 305-hp 3.6L PENTASTAR V6 engine with eTorque rated at 273 lb-ft of torque 
• 395-hp 5.7L HEMI V8 engine with eTorque rated at 410 lb-ft of torque
• 702-hp 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 engine rated at 650 lb-ft of torque (RAM 1500 TRX only) 

Whether you’re responsible for transporting equipment or pulling your camper for a relaxing weekend, the GMC Sierra 1500 gives you more room to work with. The Sierra has a greater towing capacity of 13,300 pounds compared to the 12,750-pound towing capacity of the RAM 1500.

GMC Sierra vs. RAM 1500: Interior Features

Most modern pickup trucks are designed to deliver robust performance while keeping you comfortable. Both the RAM 1500 and GMC Sierra offer plenty of convenient features like automatic climate control, flexible power seating, smartphone integration, and a suite of advanced safety features. However, the GMC Sierra interior is crafted with luxury in mind and offers features not found in the RAM 1500, like a 15-inch diagonal head-up display. Other premium features of the GMC Sierra include: 

• Premium materials, such as full-grain leather seating, genuine wood trims, and red double-needle stitching
• Ten-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front bucket seats
• 12.3-inch diagonal customizable Driver Information Center
• 13.4-inch diagonal center touchscreen

Further comparing the GMC Sierra 1500 vs. RAM 1500 interior shows the Sierra gives you more room to stretch out. The front seating of the GMC Sierra 1500 provides 43.03 inches of headroom and 44.53 inches of legroom, while the respective 40.9 inches of headroom and 40.9 inches of legroom falls short in the RAM 1500.

Compare the GMC Sierra vs. RAM 1500 at Hadwin-White Buick GMC, Inc.! 

Which one seems like the right option for you: the GMC Sierra or RAM 1500? Visit our Conway dealership to test drive the models in our inventory and discuss your daily needs to find the exact features and performance you need. Value your trade and apply for financing to get started!