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Road Test: 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Nissan Frontier
| | 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Nissan Frontier | | General | | Location of final assembly | Warren, Michigan | Smyrna, Tennessee | | Body style | Crew cab pickup | Crew cab pickup | | EPA size class | Pickup | Pickup | | Powertrain | | Base engine | 3.7L 210-hp SOHC V-6 | 2.5L 170-hp DOHC I-4 | | Largest opt engine | 90-deg V-8, alum heads | 60-deg V-6, all alum | | Bore x stroke, in | 3.66 x 3.40 | 3.76 x 3.40 | | Displacement, ci/L | 287/4.7 | 242/4.0 | | Horsepower, hp | 230 | 250 | | Torque, lb-ft | 290 | 270 | | Transmission type | 5-speed auto | 6-speed manual | | 1st | 3:00 | 3.79 | | 2nd | 1.67/1.50 | 2.32 | | 3rd | 1.00 | 1.62 | | 4th | 0.75 | 1.27 | | 5th | 0.67 | 1.00 | | 6th | N/A | 0.79 | | Reverse | 3.00 | 3.45 | | Axle ratio | 3.92:1 | 4.36:1 | | Final drive ratio | 2.63:1 | 3.44:1 | | Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | | Dimensions/Capacities | | Wheelbase, in | 131.3 | 125.9 | | Length, in | 218.8 | 205.5 | | Width, in | 71.7 | 72.8 | | Height, in | 68.7 | 70.1 | | Club/Crew bed size LxWxD, in | 64.9x59.6x17.6 | 58.6x61.4x17.9 | | Base curb weight, lb | 4400 | 4250 | | Payload capacity, lb | 1700 | 1350 | | GVWR, lb | 6200 | 5500 | | GCWR, lb | 11,500 | 10,000 | | Towing capacity, lb | 7000 | 5500 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 22.0 | 20.0 | | Chassis | | Suspension, f/r | IFS, double A-arm, coilover springs/live axle, leaf springs | IFS, double A-arm, coilover springs/live axle, leaf springs | | Steering type | Power assist rack and pinion | Power assist rack and pinion | | Brakes, f/r | Vented discs/drums, 4WAL | Four-wheel vented discs, 4WAL | | Tires | 285/75R17 | 265/65R17 | | Price | | Base price (est) | $23,000 | $20,000 |
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