Dodge Dakota vs. Nissan Titan Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Dakota and the Nissan are true sportscars.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Dodge Dakota and the Titan quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Titan's engine is considerably more sizeable than the Dodge Dakota's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan Titan will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Dakota finally gets moving. The Dodge could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Titan regarding torque.

Utility
The Nissan Titan will most certainly prove handier than the Dodge Dakota for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Nissan is likely a better choice than the Dodge Dakota as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or pets. Towing is substantially more the Nissan Titan's forte than it is the Dodge's.

Convenience
The Dodge Dakota's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Nissan Titan.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Titan's front cabin compared to the Dodge Dakota. The Nissan Titan offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Titan than the Dodge Dakota because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Dakota and the Nissan Titan compete for the same parking spaces. The Nissan Titan's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Dodge Dakota may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge Dakota to the dealership as the Nissan Titan. When it comes to fuel economy, the Dodge Dakota has the Nissan beat. As far as gas mileage, the Dodge Dakota is a tad better than the Nissan Titan, but not by much. With respect to MSRP, the Nissan Titan costs significantly more than the Dodge Dakota.

Warranty
The Nissan and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic after-sale protection.