Buick Riviera vs. Cadillac Eldorado
$33,820
$42,130
Highlights
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$33,820
|
$42,130
|
| Engine Type |
Supercharged Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
240 hp
|
275 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Supercharged Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
240 @ 5200
|
275 @ 5600
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 3600
|
300 @ 4000
|
| Displacement |
3.8L/231
|
4.6L/279
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
13.2 qts
|
12.5 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70R16
|
T125/70R15
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 4 in
|
15 x 4.0 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/60R16
|
P225/60SR16
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/60R16
|
P225/60SR16
|
Suspension
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Elec level control
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Elec level control
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Semi Trailing Arm
|
Independent
|
Steering
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
17
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Type |
Power
|
Pwr
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
41 ft
|
42 ft
|
Measurements
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
61 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
17 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
6 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
56 in
|
| Length, Overall |
207 in
|
201 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Wheelbase |
114 in
|
108 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Liftover Height |
32 in
|
29 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
36 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
76 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,699 lbs
|
3,814 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
Electrical
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
970
|
770
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
140
|
Brakes
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.85 x 1.26 in
|
11.9 x 1.3 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Power
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.94 x 0.43 in
|
11.1 x 0.4 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4 Wheel
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado?
The 1999 Buick Riviera is more reliable than the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1999 Riviera versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2002 Eldorado.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado?
The 1999 Buick Riviera and the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado?
The 1999 Buick Riviera is cheaper than the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado with a $33,820 starting MSRP versus a $42,130 starting MSRP.
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