Buick Riviera vs Buick LeSabre Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Buick LeSabre
- Length207.2 in
- Height54.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight3,713 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Buick LeSabre width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LeSabre is 6.4 in shorter (207.2 in vs 200.8 in)
- Width: Buick LeSabre is 0.6 in narrower (75.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Buick LeSabre is 1.0 in taller (54.6 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Riviera has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 110.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Riviera is 270 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,443 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Riviera is 270 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,443 lb)
- Length: Buick LeSabre is 6.4 in shorter (207.2 in vs 200.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Riviera has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 110.8 in)
- Height: Buick LeSabre is 1.0 in taller (54.6 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Buick LeSabre is 0.6 in narrower (75.0 in vs 74.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LeSabre — Buick LeSabre is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Buick LeSabre
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LeSabre — Buick LeSabre is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LeSabre — Based on length × width (Buick LeSabre)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Riviera | Buick LeSabre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.2 in | 200.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 74.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 55.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 110.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,713 lb | 3,443 lb | 270 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.