Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra

Performance

What do you need your truck for? Camping under the stars with your buddies? Hauling your fishing boat out to your favorite body of water? Tugging along a horse trailer for the equestrian competition next week? Carrying hay bales around your farm?

No matter how you wish to apply your Chevy Silverado or Toyota Tundra, they’ll perform naturally. However, the Chevy proves to be the more powerful truck.

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There’s no such thing as too much strength under the hood, and both the Silverado and the Tundra prove this to be true. While both trucks undoubtedly pack a punch on the road, some differences should be noted.

First are the engines you’ll find for each model. The Toyota Tundra comes outfitted with a robust 3.5L V6 engine that produces an impressive 348 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque to fuel your drives. You’ll also have the choice of two other i-FORCE engines.

This raises the question, though: How does the Chevy Silverado 1500 stack up?

Start Your Engines

If you’re looking for the power of choice, the Silverado 1500 is the way to go. It offers a whopping 4-engine lineup, with everything from fuel-efficient turbocharged engines to V8 options, including the powerful 6.2L V8 engine. This gives you a whopping 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque to tackle any duty in your future.

The Toyota Tundra’s available engines are mighty and will help you get any job done. However, the Chevy’s additional engine, plus its greater power supply overall, provides a more dynamic and capable companion.

Towing

Do you have a camper at home? What about your grandfather’s old fishing boat? With fun toys like that in your possession, you’re going to need a truck that can tow them! Both the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Toyota Tundra are mighty, strong, and ready to get your towable toy out on the water or nestled in a campsite.

With so much power under the hoods of these spirited trucks, you can expect remarkable towing ratings. Will one prove itself to be the heftier model, though?

How Much Can Each Truck Tow?

In the 2022 Tundra, you can tow up to 12,000 pounds when properly equipped. This allows you to trailer everything from work supplies to recreational boats with extreme ease. Plus, with Trailer-Sway Control, you can expect the load behind to be safe and secure.

Thanks to its extensive engine lineup, the 2022 Silverado 1500 takes towing to the next level. When outfitted with the right equipment, this truck can tow a maximum 13,300 pounds, quite a bit more than its competitor.

Towing Technology

Hitching up can be challenging, and the Chevy Silverado 1500 is here to provide various solutions to your towing travels. It adds extra towing technologies for safer and easier trailering. These include:

• 14 available camera views
• Advanced Trailering System (in-vehicle)
• Trailer Tire Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System

Even though both models can be equipped with Hitch Guidance systems, the Silverado offers more assistance when it comes to towing in comparison to the Tundra.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra: Which Truck Is Right for You?

Although the Toyota Tundra is a great set of wheels, if you want to tow and haul more, we think you’re going to love driving the Silverado 1500.

To see if we’re right, schedule a test drive at Diver Chevrolet! We’re always happy to help our WILMINGTON, Newark, and New Castle customers find the truck that best suits them. Make your appointment today!

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