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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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