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 |
| Lowest listing price | $12,998 (best) | $16,931 |
| Median listing price | $36,974 | $25,461 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $50,534 | $42,000 (best) |
| For sale now | 138 (best) | 30 |
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) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 | — |
Live inventory
Nissan Frontier138 for sale
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Glacier White•Charcoal3 mi$36,994College Station Nissan
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Boulder Gray Pearl•Steel105 mi$42,511College Station Nissan
College Station, TX
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Glacier White•Charcoal6 mi$37,495College Station Nissan
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Ram 1500 Classic30 for sale
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Used2019 Ram 1500 Classic
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Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat•Diesel Gray/Black164,204 mi$16,931Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Bright White Clearcoat•Black88,878 mi$25,492Tadd Jenkins Ford Blackfoot
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Used2024 Ram 1500 Classic
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Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat•Diesel Gray/Black28,923 mi$31,900Ward Chrysler Center
Carbondale, IL
Used2024 Ram 1500 Classic
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Delmonico Red Pearlcoat•Diesel Gray/Black19,278 mi$36,890Ward Chrysler Center
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Nissan Frontier vs Ram 1500 Classic FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Nissan Frontier or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Nissan Frontier vs 2024 Ram 1500 Classic on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Nissan Frontier or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Nissan Frontier starts lower at $32,150. Live Nissan Frontier listings start at $12,998. Live Ram 1500 Classic listings start at $16,931.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Nissan Frontier or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,150).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Nissan Frontier or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Nissan Frontier or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on horsepower in this comparison (395).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Nissan Frontier or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Nissan Frontier or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,520).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Nissan Frontier vs 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Frontier (4/5 NHTSA overall).