Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Toyota Estima
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Toyota Estima is a japanese-market mpv, sold in the uk as a grey import.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Toyota Estima | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 2.4 litre petrol |
| 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) | - |
| Trim | - | Aeras |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Toyota Estima. 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.
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Buy or hire the Estima if...
A Japanese MPV imported into the UK rather than sold new by Toyota UK. Families choose it as a spacious, reliable 7-8 seater alongside official European MPVs.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Toyota Estima?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Toyota Estima is a japanese-market MPV, sold in the UK as a grey import.
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