Buick Riviera
8 generations · 1963–1999The Buick Riviera has been built in 8 generations between 1963 and 1999. Compare what changed from one generation to the next below, with factory data from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW).
Buick Riviera generations
G II-body1995–1999Eighth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 228–243 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
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E-body1986–1993Seventh generationAverage used priceNo price data- Body styles
- Coupe
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E-body1979–1985Sixth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 141–190 HP
- Body styles
- Convertible · Coupe
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B-body1977–1978Fifth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 140–245 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
See prices and specsThat Hartford Guy from Hartford, Connecticut, USA;
cropped and lightly adjusted by uploader Mr.choppers, 1978 Buick Riviera, CC BY-SA 2.0
E-body1974–1976Fourth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 256 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
See prices and specsHappy picture pages, 1974 Buick Riviera, CC BY 2.0
E-body1971–1973Third generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 190–421 HP
- Body styles
- Hardtop
See prices and specsJukka Peura from Pori, Suomi,
cropped and altered by uploader Mr.choppers, 1972 Buick Riviera in Finland, CC BY 2.0
E-body1966–1970Second generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 222–489 HP
- Body styles
- Hardtop
See prices and specsHarleyriv, 1966 Buick Riviera -Side View, CC BY-SA 3.0
E-body1963–1965First generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 224–344 HP
- Body styles
- Hardtop
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How the Buick Riviera generations differ
| Generation | G II-body | E-body | E-body | B-body | E-body | E-body | E-body | E-body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1995–1999 | 1986–1993 | 1979–1985 | 1977–1978 | 1974–1976 | 1971–1973 | 1966–1970 | 1963–1965 |
| Listings | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Power | 228–243 HP | — | 141–190 HP | 140–245 HP | 256 HP | 190–421 HP | 222–489 HP | 224–344 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol | — | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG |
| Body styles | Coupe | Coupe | Convertible · Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Hardtop | Hardtop | Hardtop |
| Wheelbase | 2.89 m | — | 2.90 m | 2.94 m | 3.10 m | 3.10 m | 3.03 m | 2.97 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,752 kg | — | 1,897 kg | 1,945 kg | 2,333 kg | 2,240 kg | 2,128 kg | 1,982 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 242 g/km | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | — | 5 seats · 2 doors | 6 seats · 2 doors | 6 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | 6 seats · 2 doors | 4 seats · 2 doors |
| NL registrations | 3 | — | 25 | 12 | 8 | 105 | 74 | 26 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | €14,890 | 139,999 km | 1 |
| 1968 | €24,450 | 84,190 km | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).