Buick Riviera vs. Cadillac DeVille
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Highlights
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$33,820
Starting MSRP
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$46,045
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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240 hp
Horsepower
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275 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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6
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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4.6L/279
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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280 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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300 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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240 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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275 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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13.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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12.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60SR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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P225/60SR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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T125/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Semi Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Power
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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32 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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207 in
Length, Overall
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207 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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55 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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115 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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43 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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60 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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6
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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114 in
Wheelbase
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115 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,699 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,978 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Electrical
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970
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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10.94 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.69 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11.85 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.93 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2005 Cadillac DeVille?
The 1999 Buick Riviera is more reliable than the 2005 Cadillac DeVille according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1999 Riviera versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2005 DeVille.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2005 Cadillac DeVille?
The 1999 Buick Riviera and the 2005 Cadillac DeVille both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2005 Cadillac DeVille?
The 1999 Buick Riviera is cheaper than the 2005 Cadillac DeVille with a $33,820 starting MSRP versus a $46,045 starting MSRP.
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