While both the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Black Widow and the all-new 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison are lifted trucks, they’re otherwise pretty different. If you’re drawn to both trucks, our comparison guide is here to help you figure out which one has the features best suited to your idea of the perfect ride.
Key Takeaways
- Both trucks are rugged-yet-upscale options, but the Black Widow (an estimated $80,000) is slightly less expensive than the ZR2 Bison (which we expect to start around $85,000).
- While you can equip your Black Widow truck with any of the Silverado’s engine options, the heavy-duty Bison ultimately offers more power.
- The light-duty Black Widow is a capable option, but the heavy-duty ZR2 Bison will tow the biggest trailer and haul the heaviest payloads.
- The Silverado 1500 RST’s Black Widow package includes a lifted suspension kit and exclusive styling. But the Silverado HD ZR2 Bison is equipped for both an increasingly rugged performance and a more luxurious cruise.
Price
While the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST starts at $51,400, upfitting this truck with the SCA Performance Black Widow package boosts the price to an estimated $80,000. However, the price of your Black Widow truck can vary depending on when and where you make your reservation!
As of this writing, Chevrolet hasn’t announced how much its all-new Silverado HD ZR2 Bison will cost. But we estimated that a gas-powered model will start around $85,000. With the diesel engine, the Bison may cost around $95,000.
Power
You can equip your RST with any of the Silverado 1500 engine options. With the 6.2-liter V8, you’ll enjoy both maximum power and the best towing performance. The RST can move max payloads with the available 5.3-liter V8 engine. To balance fuel economy with a hefty performance, check out the optional turbodiesel engine.
Choose from these Silverado 1500 engine options for your RST Black Widow:
- Standard turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine (310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque)
- 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
- 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.0L six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft)
Since the Bison is technically a Silverado 2500 HD truck, it delivers a stronger, heavy-duty performance. It’s available with one of two outsized engine options, both of which are designed to move more weight than a light-duty truck like the Silverado 1500 can handle.
The ZR2 Bison is available with either of the Silverado HD’s engine options:
- 6.6L gasoline V8 (401 horsepower, 299 lb-ft of torque)
- Duramax 6.6L turbodiesel V8 (470 hp, 975 lb-ft)
Towing & Hauling Capabilities
The Silverado 1500 RST Black Widow’s towing and hauling capabilities will vary according to how you equip yours. Tow ratings reach up to 13,300 pounds, which means you can tow a very big boat or camper. Max payloads reach 2,300 pounds, depending on powertrain, body style, and equipment.
For greater workhorse capabilities, you need the heavy-duty ZR2 Bison. Every ZR2 Bison is a Silverado 2500 HD truck with a Crew Cab and a 6-foot-7-inch bed, so its capabilities depend on powertrain and towing equipment. Like you’d expect from a heavy-duty truck, the ZR2 Bison tows max loads — 18,500 pounds — when it’s equipped with the optional turbodiesel engine. Payloads reach 3,013 pounds!
Features
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Black Widow delivers a unique combination of off-roading equipment and aggressive styling. Fox shocks, all-terrain tires, and a 6-inch lift help you explore the wilderness.
Details like red ambient cabin lighting, black-tipped dual exhaust pipes, and available leather-and-suede seats give this truck head-turning style and a little extra luxury.
The Black Widow package adds to the Silverado 1500 RST features with these upgrades and more:
- 6-inch suspension lift or optional 4-inch suspension lift
- Fox shocks
- 35-inch AT KO2 BF Goodrich tires
- 20-inch wheels with black-painted rims
- Optional Gloss Black 22-inch wheels and tire upgrade
- Bright Red brake calipers
- Dual exhaust with black tips
- Black Widow puddle lights
- Red LED interior lights
- Speedometer calibration
- Optional leather-and-suede custom seating
Compared to the light-duty RST Black Widow, the all-new Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison is both stronger and more luxurious.The Bison ZR2 maximizes your off-roading experience, adding not just a rugged suspension setup but also a rear e-locker, off-road-friendly tech features, and exclusive AEV upgrades.
Since the ZR2 Bison is a high-ranking Silverado HD trim model, it’s also loaded with luxury features, including leather seating and a head-up display. You should note that the Bison isn’t lifted quite as high as the Black Widow, with a 1.5-inch factory lift compared to other four-wheel-drive Silverado HD trucks.
Here’s look at some of the highlights from the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2 Bison:
- Exclusive Gloss Black 18-inch AEV wheels
- 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires
- Unique front upper and lower control arms and steering knuckles
- Multimatic DSSV dampers
- Rear e-locker
- High-approach, stamped-steel AEV front bumper with winch provisions and integrated recovery points
- Stamped-steel underbody skid plates for front of truck, steering rack, exhaust, and transfer case
- Jet Black and Graystone leather seating
- 15-inch head-up display
- Off-road inclinometer
- HD Surround Vision
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Unique Bison exterior badging
- Front seats with AEV logos
Your New Silverado
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Black Widow can’t help but turn heads. It’s a great choice for anyone who wants to combine unique styling with a major lift.
Meanwhile, the all-new 2024 Chevy 2500 HD ZR2 Bison delivers heavy-duty power, serious off-roading capabilities, and rich interior luxury. If you need more power and a hardier trail performance, it’s the right truck for you.