Buick Riviera vs. Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
$33,820
$18,950
Highlights
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$33,820
|
$18,950
|
| Engine Type |
Supercharged Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
240 hp
|
160 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Supercharged Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| Displacement |
3.8L/231
|
3.1L/191
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
240 @ 5200
|
160 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 3600
|
185 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
13.2 qts
|
9.14 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/60R16
|
P215/60R16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/60R16
|
P215/60R16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70R16
|
T125/70R16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 4 in
|
16 x 4 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Semi Trailing Arm
|
Tri-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Leaf Springs
|
Steering
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Power
|
Power Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
16
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
41 ft
|
42 ft
|
Measurements
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Wheelbase |
114 in
|
108 in
|
| Length, Overall |
207 in
|
194 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
72 in
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
58 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
6 in
|
| Liftover Height |
32 in
|
30 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
17 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
95 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,699 lbs
|
3,305 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
Electrical
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
970
|
600
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
100
|
Brakes
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Power
|
| Brake ABS System |
4 Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.85 x 1.26 in
|
11.3 x 1.04 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.94 x 0.43 in
|
10.9 x 0.43 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The 1999 Buick Riviera and the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The 1999 Buick Riviera and the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is cheaper than the 1999 Buick Riviera with a $18,950 starting MSRP versus a $33,820 starting MSRP.
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