Buick vs. Oldsmobile
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Oldsmobile contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Buick and Oldsmobile cars.
When comparing the Buick brand to the Oldsmobile brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered.
Buick versus Oldsmobile: Pricing and Value: The lower overall prices for Buick, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Buick the overall advantage over Oldsmobile.
Buick versus Oldsmobile: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Buick vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Buick offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Buick versus Oldsmobile: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Oldsmobile offers
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. Oldsmobile offers .
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Oldsmobile offers .
New Car Pricing
Buick Riviera (coupe)
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Buick Regal
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New Car Pricing
Oldsmobile Toronado
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Oldsmobile Cutlass
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Used Car Pricing
Buick Riviera (coupe)
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Buick Regal
$10,292 - $20,995
Used Car Pricing
Oldsmobile Toronado
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Oldsmobile Cutlass
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Buick Riviera (coupe)
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Buick Regal
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Oldsmobile Toronado
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Oldsmobile Cutlass
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Horsepower / Torque
Buick Riviera (coupe)
240 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Buick Regal
182 hp / 172 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Oldsmobile Toronado
170 hp / 220 foot-lbs
Oldsmobile Cutlass
150 hp / 185 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Buick Riviera (coupe)
16 / 25 / 19
Buick Regal
19 / 30 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Oldsmobile Toronado
16 / 24 / 19
Oldsmobile Cutlass
17 / 26 / 21
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Buick Riviera (coupe)
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Buick Regal
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Oldsmobile Toronado
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Oldsmobile Cutlass
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Buick Riviera (coupe)
Not available
Buick Regal
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Oldsmobile Toronado
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Oldsmobile Cutlass
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Buick Riviera (coupe)
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Oldsmobile Toronado
Not available
Oldsmobile Cutlass
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iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Buick Riviera (coupe)
Not available
Buick Regal
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iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Oldsmobile Toronado
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Oldsmobile Cutlass
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