Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Lamborghini Huracan
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Lamborghini Huracan is a v10 two-seat supercar coupe.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Lamborghini Huracan | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | km/h >325 (mph > 202) |
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | - |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | - |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| Displacement | - | 5,204 cm3 (317.57 cu in) |
| Max power | - | 640 CV (470 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | - | 2.9 s |
| Number of cylinders | - | 10 |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Lamborghini Huracan. 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.
Listed by
- Kent Vehicle Storage - Edenbridge
Buy or hire the Huracan if...
Lamborghini's V10-engined entry supercar, sitting below the flagship V12 models. It is aimed at drivers wanting a real supercar experience for a special occasion, which is why it is a staple of UK exotic car hire fleets.
Listed by
- Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Lamborghini Huracan?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Lamborghini Huracan is a v10 two-seat supercar coupe.
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