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