Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is a high-performance v8 version of the range rover sport luxury suv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8 |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 542bhp |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | 162mph (limited) |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| Torque | - | 502lb ft from 2,500rpm |
| 0-60mph | - | 4.7 seconds |
| Boot volume | - | 780-784 litres (seats up), 1,686-1,761 litres (seats down) |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR. 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 Range Rover Sport SVR if...
A fast, luxurious SUV bought by self-drive and chauffeur hire firms for clients who want prestige with real performance. Its supercharged V8 and 4.7-second 0-60 time set it apart from the ordinary Range Rover Sport diesel and hybrid models.
Listed by
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is a high-performance V8 version of the Range Rover Sport luxury SUV.
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