jackm 
2006 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Frontier over Dakota
 The Nissan v6 is head and shoulders above the Dakota 4.7 v8.  I tow a 20' boat and the Nissan pulls it with ease!  Nismo ride is actually softer than the Dakota.  Fuel mileage is about the same.  So far..so good!!