Compare the2024 Nissan TitanVS 2023 Rivian R1T

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Titan are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The R1T doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Titan has standard Rear Automatic Braking that use rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. The R1T doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

Both the Titan and the R1T have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive, daytime running lights and around view monitors.

The Titan comes with a full 5-year/100,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The R1T’s 5-year basic warranty expires 40,000 miles sooner.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Titan second among large light duty pickups in their 2023 Initial Quality Study. The R1T isn’t in the top three in its category.

For better stopping power the Titan’s brake rotors are larger than those on the R1T:

The Titan stops shorter than the R1T:

The Nissan Titan’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Rivian R1T only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Titan has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your work or a trip. A full size spare costs extra on the R1T. Without the option you must depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Titan’s wheelbase is 4 inches longer than on the R1T (139.8 inches vs. 135.8 inches).

The Nissan Titan may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1250 to 1650 pounds less than the Rivian R1T.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Titan has standard flush composite headlights. The R1T has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The Titan has standard seating for 6 passengers; the R1T can only carry 5.

The Titan’s cargo box is larger than the R1T’s in almost every dimension:

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Titan. The R1T doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Titan has stake post holes, to allow the containment of tall, light loads. The R1T doesn’t offer stake post holes.

The Titan’s standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. The R1T doesn’t even offer side window demisters, so the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

When the Titan with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The R1T’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Nissan Titan comes in extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Rivian R1T isn’t available as an extended cab.

The Titan is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The R1T doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Titan first among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The R1T isn’t in the top three.

The Nissan Titan outsold the Rivian R1T by 27% during 2022.