Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Land Rover Defender 90
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Land Rover Defender 90 is a short-wheelbase off-road 4x4.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Land Rover Defender 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | 3-door, short wheelbase |
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | - |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | - |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | - |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Seats | - | up to 6 |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Land Rover Defender 90. 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 Defender 90 if...
The smallest and most compact Defender body, aimed at buyers wanting real off-road capability without the length of the 110 or 130. It is used commercially as a rugged utility vehicle as much as a leisure 4x4.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Land Rover Defender 90?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Land Rover Defender 90 is a short-wheelbase off-road 4x4.
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