Two Pickups with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $3,145 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Ram 1500 Regular Cab has a higher starting price than the 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Also, although the 2016 1500 Regular Cab has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Frontier Crew Cab, it gets 1.2 more mpg. In addition, the Frontier Crew Cab is both slightly smaller and shorter than the 1500 Regular Cab. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the Ram 1500 Regular Cab than in the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Among similarities is the body structure.