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2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Nissan Frontier Specifications & Overview

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Road Test: 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Nissan Frontier

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	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