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