The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab WT comes in as standard with a 4.3L V6 engine that churns out an optimum 285 bhp and 305 lb-ft. of torque. There is also a 5.3L V8 on offer for a significant bump in power to 355 hp and 383 lb-ft. of torque. However, the V8 is not offered for the Regular Cab configuration, so you need to change the body style though. For many, the standard V6 would suffice just fine.
The 4.3L V6 engine comes mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and comes with RWD as standard. It is nothing fancy, much like the rest of the work truck, and therefore suits the assignment. The transmission offers smooth shifts and doesn’t seem to be bothered even when pulling heavy loads. Talking about heavy loads, the Silverado 1500 Regular Cab can tow up to 7,700 pounds, which although is more than enough for most, still trails behind the F-150.
Models
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab
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2019 Ford-150 Regular Cab
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2019 RAM 1500 Classic Regular Cab
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MSRP
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$27,895
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$29,195
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$28,445
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$27,645
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Engine
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4.3L V6
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4.3L V6
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3.3L Ti-VT V6
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3.6L V6
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Drivetrain
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RWD
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RWD
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RWD
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RWD
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Transmission
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6-speed Automatic
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6-speed Automatic
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6-speed Automatic
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8-speed Automatic
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Power
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285 hp @ 5,300 rpm
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285 hp @ 5,300 rpm
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290 hp @ 6,500 rpm
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305 hp @ 6400 rpm
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Torque
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305 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
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305 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
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265 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
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269lb-ft @ 4175 rpm
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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7.0
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6.7
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6.3
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6.6
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Quarter-Mile (seconds)
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N/A
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14.7
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13.7
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15
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Top-Speed (MPH)
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120
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120
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120
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120
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Most people don’t drag race pickup trucks as they are meant for utility rather than podium finishes, but with the fastest 0-60 time and virtually the highest towing capacity, the Ford takes a clean win when it comes to performance. The RAM 1500 Classic has the most power on paper, but it suffers when it comes to torque. Despite its heavyweight, the 2019 RAM 1500 can cover 0-60 MPH in just 6.6 seconds. The GM twins offer the most grunt on paper, but it doesn’t translate well on roads. The RAM is just behind the F-150 by a small margin in terms of performance.
How well does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab handle?
Although no one is going to be chucking their work truck into hairpin bends at crazy speeds, it is still refreshing to see the 2019 Silverado handle its bulk rather well. The Silverado 1500 Regular Cab feels very taut to maneuver, and it does manage to mask its huge proportions when you are behind the wheel. Yes, there is more than a noticeable body roll, but why would that even matter to a potential customer?
The ride quality could be deemed to be a little on the stiffer side, which isn’t something we are too fond of, and the fact that a completely unladen Silverado 1500 tends to feel a little floaty is something the Chevy needs to address. All in all, the handling is definitely one of its strong points, even though it definitely has no sports car vibes underneath.
Braking Performance
The brakes on the 2019 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab WT have nothing to rave about, but they get the job done. The pedal feel is progressive, and the stopping distance is more than acceptable. You get standard 13.5-inch front brake rotors and 13.6-inch rear brake rotors which help this 4.5-ton truck to stop from 60 MPH at about 134 feet, which is the worst figure in the competition.
Models
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab
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2019 Ford-150 Regular Cab
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2019 RAM 1500 Classic Regular Cab
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Brake Rotors: Front (inches)
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13.5
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13
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13.8
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13.2
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Brake Rotors: Rear (inches)
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13.6
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13.6
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13.7
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13.8
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4,510
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4,369
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4,164
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4,707
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60-0MPH (feet)
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134
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131
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129
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122
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The RAM 1500 Classic again comes out on top when compared to the rest. It manages to come to a halt in the shortest distance possible of 122 feet despite its heavyweight. Ford F-150 has the largest brake rotors of the lot and it is also the lightest, but still, it takes a longer 129 feet to come to a stop from 60 MPH. For now, the Silverado definitely needs to improve in the braking department.