Buick Riviera vs. Cadillac ELR

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1999 Buick Riviera
$33,820
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$65,000
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$33,820
Starting MSRP
$65,000
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas/Electric
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
-
Combined MPGe
32 - 85
Combined MPGe
-
Combined MPGe
-
Range
36 - 40 mi.
Range
-
Range
18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
MPG
-
Level 2 Charging
5 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
-
Level 2 Charging
-
Battery Capacity
17 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
240 hp
Horsepower
233 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

240 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
233
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
373
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
3.8L/231
Displacement
1.4L/85.3
Displacement
-
Displacement
Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas/Electric
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
4-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
A/T
1-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
31 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
13.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
P245/40R20
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R20
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
20 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
T125/70R16
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size

Suspension

Semi Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Watts Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
HiPer Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power
Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
50 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
114 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
55 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
38 in
Front Head Room
37 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
36 in
Second Head Room
35 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
63 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
207 in
Length, Overall
186 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
100 ft³
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
55 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
32 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
63 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
43 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,699 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,065 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System

Electrical

970
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.85 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Regenerative
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
10.94 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2016 Cadillac ELR?

The 1999 Buick Riviera is more reliable than the 2016 Cadillac ELR according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1999 Riviera versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 ELR.

Which car is cheaper, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2016 Cadillac ELR?

The 1999 Buick Riviera is cheaper than the 2016 Cadillac ELR with a $33,820 starting MSRP versus a $65,000 starting MSRP.

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