Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a classic 1950s-60s rolls-royce saloon car, hired mainly for weddings.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 4.9-litre straight-six (155bhp on early cars) |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | - |
| 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) | - |
| Body style | - | Saloon |
| Seats | - | 4 passengers plus chauffeur |
| Production era | - | 1955-1966 |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. 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 Silver Cloud if...
A classic Rolls-Royce saloon hired with a chauffeur for weddings and other formal occasions. Its imposing size and period looks are the main draw rather than outright performance, which is modest by modern standards.
Listed by
- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a classic 1950s-60s Rolls-Royce saloon car, hired mainly for weddings.
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