Ram 1500 Classic vs. Nissan Titan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 1500 Classic and Nissan Titan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ram 1500 Classic and the Nissan Titan.
When we compare the Ram 1500 Classic's and the Nissan Titan's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 Classic has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Nissan Titan has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ram 1500 Classic's and the Nissan Titan's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 Classic is a better car than the Nissan Titan.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ram 1500 Classic ranges from $28,900 to $54,255 while a used 2024 Nissan Titan is priced between $44,624 to $65,434. For a new model, the Ram 1500 Classic's price is between $38,938 and $56,052, with the Nissan Titan priced between $46,276 and $66,368.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 1500 Classic loses 44 percent of its value and the Nissan Titan loses 44.2 percent of its value. This means the Ram 1500 Classic retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Titan.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ram 1500 Classic’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Nissan Titan base engine makes 400 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the Nissan Titan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Ram 1500 Classic has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Ram 1500 Classic and Nissan Titan are comparable in regards to front head room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ram 1500 Classic and the Nissan Titan are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The Ram 1500 Classic offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches, and the Nissan Titan offers bed lengths of 67 and 78.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ram 1500 Classic has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Titan, with an average rating of 4.11 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,938 - $56,052
Starting MSRP:
$38,705
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,276 - $66,368
Starting MSRP:
$46,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,160
Price Range:
$28,900 - $54,255
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$56,298
Price Range:
$44,624 - $65,434
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
301
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,392
# Good or Great Deals:
36
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,578
Depreciation %:
45.4%
Resale Value $:
$21,127
Residual Value %:
54.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,927
Depreciation %:
44.8%
Resale Value $:
$25,763
Residual Value %:
55.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
Ram 1500 Classic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 10
Nissan Titan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500 Classic
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Titan
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Ram 1500 Classic Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Nissan Titan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67 inches, 78.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ram 1500 Classic Trim Levels
Express, SLT, SSV, Tradesman, Warlock
Nissan Titan Trim Levels
Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.11 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4175 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4610 lbs
Max Payload:
1930 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1600 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
119.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4872 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
229 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5493 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
75.4 inches
Length:
228.2 inches
Wheelbase:
139.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Robin Egg Blue
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Bright Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Gray
Gun Metallic
Green
Tactical Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Red Alert
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White / Pearl White TriCoat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Beige
