Buick Riviera vs Lincoln Continental Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Lincoln Continental
- Length207.2 in
- Height54.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight3,713 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Lincoln Continental width75.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln Continental is 5.8 in shorter (207.2 in vs 201.4 in)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 0.3 in narrower (75.0 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Lincoln Continental is 3.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.9 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 661 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,374 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 661 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,374 lb)
- Height: Lincoln Continental is 3.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.9 in)
- Length: Lincoln Continental is 5.8 in shorter (207.2 in vs 201.4 in)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 0.3 in narrower (75.0 in vs 75.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln Continental — Lincoln Continental is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Lincoln Continental
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Riviera — Buick Riviera is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintLincoln Continental — Based on length × width (Lincoln Continental)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Riviera | Lincoln Continental | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.2 in | 201.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 75.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 58.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 117.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,713 lb | 4,374 lb | 661 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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