Buick Riviera vs Buick LeSabre Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2005 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Buick LeSabre
- Length207.2 in
- Height54.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight3,713 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Buick LeSabre width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LeSabre is 7.2 in shorter (207.2 in vs 200.0 in)
- Width: Buick LeSabre is 1.5 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Buick LeSabre is 2.4 in taller (54.6 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Riviera has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Riviera is 134 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,579 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Buick LeSabre is 2.4 in taller (54.6 in vs 57.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Riviera is 134 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,579 lb)
- Length: Buick LeSabre is 7.2 in shorter (207.2 in vs 200.0 in)
- Width: Buick LeSabre is 1.5 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Riviera has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LeSabre — Buick LeSabre is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Buick LeSabre
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LeSabre — Buick LeSabre is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LeSabre — Based on length × width (Buick LeSabre)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Riviera | Buick LeSabre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.2 in | 200.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 57.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 112.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,713 lb | 3,579 lb | 134 lb |
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