Nissan vs. Ram
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Nissan and Ram contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Nissan and Ram cars.
When comparing the Nissan brand to the Ram brand, Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower and variety of models offered. Ram has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Nissan versus Ram: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Nissan versus Ram pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Ram models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Nissan versus Ram: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Ram offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Nissan versus Ram: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Nissan versus Ram overall quality ratings shows Ram with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ram has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Ram has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ram shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Ram has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ram 3500 in Best 6-seater Trucks and Ram 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Titan in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks.
Safest Car Rankings: Ram has the better car ranking in 1 category: 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Titan in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Ram offers
Drivetrain Options: Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Ram offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 2 diesels.
Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Ram offers .
New Car Pricing
Trucks
Nissan Titan
$46,276 - $66,368
Nissan Titan
$46,276 - $66,368
Nissan Titan XD
$53,256 - $72,060
New Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$53,970 - $71,610
Ram 1500 Classic
$38,938 - $56,052
Ram 1500
$53,970 - $71,610
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
Nissan Titan
$44,624 - $65,434
Nissan Titan
$44,624 - $65,434
Nissan Titan XD
$49,951 - $69,413
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$55,965 - $71,084
Ram 1500 Classic
$28,900 - $54,255
Ram 1500
$55,965 - $71,084
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
Nissan Titan
44.2%
Nissan Titan
44.2%
Nissan Titan XD
44.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
Ram 1500
41.3%
Ram 1500 Classic
44%
Ram 1500
41.3%
Horsepower / Torque
Trucks
Nissan Titan
400 hp / 413 foot-lbs
Nissan Titan
400 hp / 413 foot-lbs
Nissan Titan XD
400 hp / 413 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Trucks
Ram 1500
305 hp / 271 foot-lbs
Ram 1500 Classic
305 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Ram 1500
305 hp / 271 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Trucks
Nissan Titan
Not Yet Available
Nissan Titan
Not Yet Available
Nissan Titan XD
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Trucks
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500 Classic
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
Nissan Titan
9290 lbs
Nissan Titan
9290 lbs
Nissan Titan XD
11050 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
Ram 1500
12750 lbs
Ram 1500 Classic
10520 lbs
Ram 1500
12750 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
8.2 / 10
Nissan Titan
8.2 / 10
Nissan Titan XD
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.6 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
Not available
Ram 1500
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
8.9 / 10
Nissan Titan
8.9 / 10
Nissan Titan XD
6.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.5 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
Not available
Ram 1500
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
8.0 / 10
Nissan Titan
8.0 / 10
Nissan Titan XD
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
9.5 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
8.2 / 10
Ram 1500
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
7.7 / 10
Nissan Titan
7.7 / 10
Nissan Titan XD
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
7.8 / 10
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
#9 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
Nissan Titan XD
#10 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#3 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500
#3 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
#6 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
Nissan Titan XD
#10 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#9 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500
#9 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
#10 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
Nissan Titan
#10 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#2 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500 Classic
#5 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
Nissan Titan
#3 of 6 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#6 of 6 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money