| 2020 Nissan Frontier | Vs. | 2020 Toyota Tacoma |
| 3.8-L, V-6 | Base Engine | 2.7-L, 4-Cyl. |
| 310/281 | Horsepower/Torque | 159/180 |
| 18/24 | Base Fuel Economy | 20/23 |
| 6,640 lbs. | Base Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs. |
Nissan streamlined the engine lineup available for the 2020 Frontier. Every version available at the JC Billion Nissan showroom will be equipped with a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter, V-6 engine that will be attached to a nine-speed transmission. It will make 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. On the other hand, the 2020 Tacoma offers two engine choices, a four-cylinder and a V-6. However, neither of them will make as much power as the 2020 Frontier. A 2020 Tacoma with the four-cylinder engine will produce 159 horsepower and the V-6 will make 278 horsepower.
According to Nissan, a 2020 Frontier with rear-wheel-drive will be able to achieve 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. Even though both Tacoma engine options make less power than the Frontier, the Toyota truck’s fuel economy scores are about the same with both engines.