Nissan Frontier vs. Dodge Ram 1500 Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Frontier down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram 1500 has a bigger engine than the Nissan Frontier. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop compared to the Frontier with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Ram 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan Frontier finally gets moving.

Utility
The Ram 1500's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more large objects than the Nissan Frontier. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Ram 1500 over the Nissan. The Dodge Ram 1500 is a better choice than the Nissan regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or sizeable pets.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Nissan Frontier for a fill-up more often than the Dodge Ram 1500 because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Ram 1500's front cabin compared to the Nissan Frontier. The Dodge Ram 1500 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan Frontier does.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 1500 is considerably more bulky than the Frontier. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 1500 than the Nissan because of its bigger tank. The Nissan Frontier and the Dodge Ram 1500 compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Nissan to the dealership as the Dodge. The Dodge Ram 1500 doesn't pale in comparison to the Nissan Frontier in terms of gas mileage. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Ram 1500 perform almost similarly in terms of gas mileage. With respect to MSRP, the Nissan Frontier costs substantially less than the Dodge Ram 1500.

Warranty
The Nissan Frontier and the Dodge have the same basic warranty.