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Bentley R Type vs Cadillac Eldorado
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Cadillac Eldorado is a classic american luxury coupe/convertible.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 6,391cc V8 |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 325bhp or 345bhp |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | - |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| Transmission | - | 3 or 4-speed automatic |
| Seats | - | 6 |
| Body styles | - | Biarritz convertible, Seville hardtop coupe |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Cadillac Eldorado. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R Type if...
A 1950s Bentley saloon kept today as a collector's classic rather than a daily driver. Coachbuilt examples with bodies by houses like H.J. Mulliner command the most interest and are typically kept in specialist covered storage.
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- Kent Vehicle Storage - Edenbridge
Buy or hire the Eldorado if...
A late-1950s/1960s American land yacht hired almost exclusively for weddings and period events rather than daily driving. Its size and chrome-heavy styling make it a statement classic hire car rather than a practical one.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Cadillac Eldorado?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Cadillac Eldorado is a classic American luxury coupe/convertible.
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