Buick Riviera vs. Cadillac ELR
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Highlights
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$33,820
Starting MSRP
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$65,000
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
Combined MPGe
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32 - 85
Combined MPGe
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-
Combined MPGe
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-
Range
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36 - 40 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
Level 2 Charging
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5 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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-
Battery Capacity
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17 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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240 hp
Horsepower
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233 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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4
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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240 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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233
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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1.4L/85.3
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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280 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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373
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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31 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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13.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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T125/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40R20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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P245/40R20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel 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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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Semi Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Watts Link
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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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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HiPer Strut
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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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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Power
Steering Type
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Electric Pwr
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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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53 in
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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50 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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55 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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36 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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207 in
Length, Overall
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186 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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63 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,699 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,065 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer 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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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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Power
Brake Type
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Regenerative
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.85 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.94 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.5 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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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