2020 Nissan Titan vs. 2019 Ram 1500

nissan titan external viewram 1500 external view

KEY TITAN ADVANTAGES

  • Available TITAN Box in-bed storage system — TITAN offers lockable and removable storage compartments that can be placed along the side walls inside the cargo bed, where they are not visible from the outside. They are accessible without having to remove a camper top. Ram 1500’s available RamBox® system is mounted on the outside of the cargo bed and cannot be accessed when a camper top is in place.
  • Available trailer light check system — The trailer light check system allows one person to check that all trailer lights are operational. The system can be activated inside the vehicle using the Advanced Drive-Assist® Display or from behind the trailer using the Nissan Intelligent Key® fob. Ram 1500 does not offer this feature.
  • Zero Gravity front seats (front and rear on Crew Cab) — The design of TITAN’s standard Zero Gravity seats can help reduce fatigue when driving long distances. Every TITAN has Zero Gravity front seats, and Crew Cab models include Zero Gravity rear seats. Ram 1500 does not offer any Zero Gravity seats.
  • Rear Door Alert2 — TITAN’s standard Rear Door Alert provides a message in the vehicle information display — and later, an audible warning — to alert the driver to check whether an object may have been left in the rear seats. Ram 1500 does not offer a similar feature.
  • Advanced safety features — TITAN offers a long list of standard and available advanced safety technologies. Ram 1500 either does not offer or has less availability for some of these technologies. TITAN offers:
    • Standard High Beam Assist (HBA) (vs. available)
    • Standard Lane Departure Warning3 (LDW) (vs. available)
    • Standard Blind Spot Warning4 (BSW) (vs. available)
    • Standard Intelligent Forward Collision Warning5 (I-FCW) (vs. available and not intelligent)
    • Standard Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection6 (vs. available and no pedestrian detection)
    • Standard Rear Automatic Braking7 (RAB) (vs. available)
    • Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor8 (I-AVM) (vs. no Moving Object Detection system)
    • Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert9 (RCTA) (vs. available)

Additional Advantages

  • More standard horsepower and torque (with premium fuel)
  • Aluminum-alloy engine block (vs. cast iron on 5.7-liter engine)
  • 9-speed automatic transmission (vs. 8-speed A/T)
  • Column shifter (vs. rotary dial shifter)
  • Standard tow/haul mode with Downhill Speed Control (vs. available)
  • Wide Open rear doors (vs. front-hinged) (King Cab)
  • Available utility bed floor channels
  • Wiper-linked Intelligent Automatic Headlights (I-AH) (vs. not wiper-linked)
  • Available configurable cellphone holder
  • Standard Apple CarPlay®10 and Android Auto™10 (vs. available)
  • Available Traffic Sign Recognition11 (TSR)
  • Intelligent Driver Alertness12 (I-DA)
  • Rear seat belt pretensioners13
  • Driver and front-passenger supplemental knee air bags14
  • Standard steering wheel-mounted audio controls (vs. available)
  • Standard Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®10 (vs. available)
  • Longer cargo bed length15 (King Cab vs. Quad Cab)
  • Longer basic (years and miles) limited warranty coverage16

2019 RAM 1500 OVERVIEW

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The Ram 1500 is available in two body styles, and a long list of trim levels. Powertrain choices are:

  • 3.6-liter DOHC V6
    • 305 horsepower
    • Rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive
    • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • 5.7-liter DOHC V8
    • 395 horsepower
    • Rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive
    • 8-speed automatic transmission

Ram is a full-size truck with impressive capabilities and comfort and convenience features to attract a wide range of truck buyers. TITAN offers a powerful V8 engine paired to a smooth and efficient 9-speed automatic transmission to give all truck owners the performance they need. The long list of standard and available safety and comfort and convenience features will attract truck owners looking for a vehicle with added value.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2019 RAM 1500

Ram 1500 is all-new for 2019 with the following notable changes:

  • Exterior and interior styling
  • Ram 1500 Regular Cab no longer available
  • Diesel engine no longer available (expected late availability addition)
  • Available eTORQUE assist hybrid/electric technology adds an additional 90 lb-ft of torque to V6 models and 130 lb-ft of torque to V8 models on demand
  • Available full LED headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System
  • Frame uses 98 percent high-strength steel for improved durability and reduced weight
  • Maximum payload increased to 2300 lbs. and maximum towing to 12,750 lbs.
  • Available 360-degree camera
  • Available 900-watt Harman Kardon audio system with 19 speakers
  • Available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Available driver-assist and safety features
    • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Hold function
    • Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking
    • Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Assist
    • ParkSense Parallel and Perpendicular Parking Assist
    • Trailer Sway Control

ram 1500 interior

TRIM LEVEL MATCHUPS

Single Cab models are not available for TITAN or Ram 1500.

TITAN King Cab Ram 1500 Quad Cab
S Tradesman
— Tradesman HFE
SV Big Horn
SV with Convenience and Utility packages Laramie
PRO-4X (4×4 only) Rebel

 

TITAN Crew Cab Ram 1500 Crew Cab
— Tradesman
S —
SV Big Horn
SV with Convenience and Utility packages Laramie
PRO-4X (4×4 only) Rebel
SL Laramie Longhorn
Platinum Reserve Limited
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2 Does not detect people or cargo. Always check rear seat before exiting.
3 Lane Departure Warning only operates when lane markings are able to be detected. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
4 Blind Spot Warning cannot prevent collisions and may not detect every object or warn in all situations. Driver should always turn and look before changing lanes. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
5 Intelligent Forward Collision Warning cannot prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
6 Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection cannot prevent all collisions and may not provide warning or braking in all conditions. Driver should monitor traffic conditions and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
7 Rear Automatic Braking cannot prevent all collisions and may not provide warning or braking in all conditions. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
8 Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
9 Rear Cross Traffic Alert may not detect all vehicles. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
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11 Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) may not detect and read all traffic signs in all conditions. Driver should monitor all traffic signs and obey all traffic laws.
12 Intelligent Driver Alertness cannot provide a warning in every situation. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
13 Always wear your seat belt and please don’t drink and drive.
14 Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system. Always wear your seat belt. Rear-facing child restraints should not be placed in the front-passenger’s seat. All children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
15 Final specifications subject to change prior to start of sale.
16 For complete information concerning coverage, conditions and exclusions, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet.