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Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Nissan Titan Review

How the Dodge Ram 1500 stacks up against the Nissan Titan - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Ram 1500
Price Range: $20,610 - $43,490
2010 Nissan Titan
Price Range: $26,150 - $39,350
Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Nissan Titan Review

Utility
Neither the Ram 1500 nor the Nissan Titan has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The Nissan Titan is a better choice than the Dodge Ram 1500 when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable animals.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Nissan Titan are genuine sportscars.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 1500 than the Nissan Titan because of its larger tank. The Dodge and the Nissan Titan compete for the same parking spaces. The Titan's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Dodge may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Nissan Titan for a fill-up more often than the Dodge because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Nissan to the dealership as the Dodge Ram 1500. The Nissan Titan consumes a lot of gas compared to the Ram 1500. The Nissan Titan doesn't pale in comparison to the Dodge when it comes to gas mileage. The Titan isn't much costlier than the Ram 1500 in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Dodge Ram 1500 is quite certainly nimbler than the Nissan Titan, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram 1500's engine is substantially smaller than the Nissan Titan's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Nissan packs quite a punch compared to the Ram 1500 regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Dodge Ram 1500 could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Titan regarding torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Titan offers a bit more head room than the Ram 1500, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Ram 1500 make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Nissan Titan.

Warranty
The Nissan Titan and the Dodge Ram 1500 have the same basic warranty.

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