Nissan Frontier vs Ram 1500 Classic
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2024 Ram 1500 Classic
Overview
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (King Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,150 (best) | $38,705 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.8 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,150 lbs | 10,520 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,590 lbs | 1,930 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,385 lbs (best) | 4,873 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 140 in (best) |
| Length | 210.2 in | 229 in (best) |
| Width | 73 in | 79.4 in (best) |
| Height | 71.5 in | 77.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Nissan Frontier | Ram 1500 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $32,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $38,705 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $33,550 MSRP | Tradesman $41,455 MSRP |
| 3 | S $35,150 MSRP | Tradesman $42,555 MSRP |
| 4 | S $36,550 MSRP | Tradesman $45,305 MSRP |
| 5 | SV $36,190 MSRP | Tradesman $45,605 MSRP |
| 6 | SV $36,690 MSRP | Warlock $43,435 MSRP |
| 7 | SV $39,490 MSRP | Warlock $46,185 MSRP |
| 8 | SV $39,990 MSRP | Warlock $47,285 MSRP |
| 9 | PRO-X $38,570 MSRP | Warlock $50,035 MSRP |
| 10 | PRO-4X $41,870 MSRP | — |
| 11 | PRO-4X $42,370 MSRP | — |