Chevy Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tundra

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When a job needs to get done in the Highland, Hartford, or Milford, MI, areas, a full-size pickup truck can do it with ease. The Chevy Silverado 1500 and Toyota Tundra are viable options, but which one would fulfill your needs more?

We’ll help answer that question with this 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra comparison. Keep reading to learn what each truck has to offer, then contact Feldman Chevrolet of Highland if you have any questions.

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Silverado 1500 vs Tundra: Towing & Hauling Capabilities

When it comes to getting a new truck, knowing how well it tows and hauls equipment is important. With the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500  and 2021 Toyota Tundra, you’ll have high towing and payload capacities for work or play.

The Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds when properly equipped. If you have a large horse trailer or boat, you can hitch them to this truck effortlessly. Plus, with a maximum payload capacity of 2,280 pounds, you can load up all the equipment you need for work, a home project, and more. The Tundra, meanwhile, has a maximum towing capacity of just 10,200 pounds.

The Toyota truck has a maximum payload capacity of 1,730 pounds—some 550 pounds less than the Silverado 1500.

2021 Silverado 1500 vs 2021 Tundra: Performance Specs

In addition to impressive towing and hauling capabilities, the 2021 Silverado 1500 and 2021 Tundra deliver strong and powerful performances.

The Chevy model has six engines to choose from. It comes standard with a 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine that delivers 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. If you want even more muscle behind your truck, there’s the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. This one churns out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

You’ll only have one engine option with the Toyota truck—a standard 5.7L i-FORCE V8 engine. While this powertrain offers up to 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque, it comes up short of what the Chevy Silverado 1500 has to offer.

Even with all the power that the Silverado 1500 engines produce, the truck is still highly fuel-efficient. It achieves up to an EPA-estimated 23 city/33 highway MPG with the available 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine, so you can make all kinds of trips around town before needing to stop and refuel.¹

The Tundra achieves up to an EPA-estimated 13 city/18 highway MPG. As a result, you may need to stop and refuel more frequently.

Features Inside the Silverado 1500 vs Tundra

While you have two highly capable trucks, you also have vehicles filled with all kinds of impressive features.

For example, they both offer heated and ventilated front seats. However, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 also offers available heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. So, if it’s particularly chilly out, everyone on board can get nice and toasty.

Another available feature that the Silverado 1500 has that’s not found in the Tundra is Teen Driver. This technology presents an in-vehicle report to help encourage better driving habits. It’ll monitor how often certain driver-assisting technologies have been activated. It’ll also send visual and audible warnings when your young driver is driving above a certain speed limit—for your peace of mind.

Which Full-Size Pickup Is Right for You?

When it comes to the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra, the Chevy comes out on top overall. If you’re still wondering if the truck is right for you, though, you’ll want to get behind the wheel.

To do so, simply schedule a test drive at Feldman Chevrolet of Highland. Before you know it, you’ll be cruising down the roads around the areas of Highland, Hartford, and Milford, Michigan, in a brand-new full-size pickup truck!