Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 3.0 litre twin-turbo flat-six |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 389hp (394PS) |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | 181mph (292km/h) |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| 0-100km/h | - | 4.1 seconds |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. 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 911 Carrera Cabriolet if...
The open-top version of Porsche's core sports car, offered by prestige and wedding car hire fleets as an occasion car for good-weather driving. The folding fabric roof lowers in seconds without giving up the coupe's driving feel.
Listed by
- Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.
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