Head to head
Bentley S3 vs Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965. 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 S3 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6,230cc V8, pushrod overhead valves | 4.9-litre straight-six (155bhp on early cars) |
| Power | 215hp at 4,000rpm | - |
| Top speed | 115mph | - |
| Years produced | 1962-1965 | - |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door drophead coupe | - |
| Body style | - | Saloon |
| Seats | - | 4 passengers plus chauffeur |
| Production era | - | 1955-1966 |
Sources: Bentley S3, Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S3 if...
The last of Bentley's separate-chassis S-series saloons, and the first Bentley with a V8 engine. Wedding and chauffeur hire firms use it for its formal, old-money look rather than performance.
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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 S3 and the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud?
The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965; the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a classic 1950s-60s Rolls-Royce saloon car, hired mainly for weddings.
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