Nissan Frontier vs RAM 1500
Overview | |
Years produced1998-Present | Years produced2011-Present |
MSRP$29,570 | MSRP$40,275 |
Average price$32,699 | Average price$37,612 |
Listings887 | Listings10084 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryFortunately, Nissan appears to be happy with it: The automaker’s midsize truck gets just a few minor tweaks, mostly in the form of additional standard features, in the second year of its current iteration. We spent a day putting the 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X through its paces on- and off-road. | |
Reviews SummaryThere's a new super-luxe trim joining the perennial favorites. There's lots and lots of new tech, including a hands-free driver-assistance system. There are new powertrain options, bringing more power at better efficiency. And we're told we can expect the fully electric Ram 1500 REV and plug-in hybrid Ram 1500 Ramcharger soon, too. Verdict: The full-size truck market just seems to get more and more competitive every year, and Ram just brought its offering back up to the front of the pack. Whether it will stay there another five years remains to be seen, but this update has certainly proven the brand is motivated to fight. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity6 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name3.6L 305 hp V6 |
Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque271 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity6 |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.3 in | Bed Length76.3 in |
Curb Weight4343 lbs | Curb Weight4838 lbs |
Height71.7 in | Height77.5 in |
Length210.2 in | Length228.4 in |
Width84.1 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase126.0 in | Wheelbase140.6 in |
Maximum Payload1600 lbs | Maximum Payload2360 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6720 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity11600 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-Present | 2011-Present |
MSRP | $29,570 | $40,275 |
Average price | $32,699 | $37,612 |
Listings | 10084 Shop all listings | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Fortunately, Nissan appears to be happy with it: The automaker’s midsize truck gets just a few minor tweaks, mostly in the form of additional standard features, in the second year of its current iteration. We spent a day putting the 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X through its paces on- and off-road. | There's a new super-luxe trim joining the perennial favorites. There's lots and lots of new tech, including a hands-free driver-assistance system. There are new powertrain options, bringing more power at better efficiency. And we're told we can expect the fully electric Ram 1500 REV and plug-in hybrid Ram 1500 Ramcharger soon, too. Verdict: The full-size truck market just seems to get more and more competitive every year, and Ram just brought its offering back up to the front of the pack. Whether it will stay there another five years remains to be seen, but this update has certainly proven the brand is motivated to fight. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 6 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 3.6L 305 hp V6 |
Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 271 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 6 |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.3 in | 76.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lbs | 4838 lbs |
Height | 71.7 in | 77.5 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 228.4 in |
Width | 84.1 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 126.0 in | 140.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1600 lbs | 2360 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6720 lbs | 11600 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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