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Buick Riviera vs. Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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

Engine comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
13.2 qts
9.14 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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

Suspension comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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

Steering comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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

Measurements comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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

Electrical comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
970
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
100

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1999 Buick Riviera1997 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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