UK vs United Kingdom — 1922 vs 1929
| Twenty / 20/25 / 25/30 20/25 Tourer | 20/25 Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 70 hp | 70 hp |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft | — |
| Engine Size | 3,669 cc | 3,699 cc |
| Top Speed | 65 mph | 75 mph |
| Weight | 3,500 lbs | 4,200 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 3,226 mm | 3,264 mm |
| Length | 4,572 mm | — |
| Units Produced | 7,025 | 3,827 |
| Value (Excellent) | $350,000 | $200,000 |
| Collectibility | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 6/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1922 Rolls-Royce Twenty / 20/25 / 25/30 20/25 Tourer brings lighter weight, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Standard answers with higher top speed, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Rolls-Royce has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1922 Rolls-Royce Twenty / 20/25 / 25/30 20/25 Tourer with the 1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Standard highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1922 Rolls-Royce Twenty / 20/25 / 25/30 20/25 Tourer producing 70 hp and the 1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Standard delivering 70 hp. The 1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Standard claims a higher top speed at 75 mph compared to 65 mph. The Rolls-Royce Twenty / 20/25 / 25/30 carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 700 lbs lighter. Each of these machines offers a unique window into the era that produced it, making both worthy of consideration by collectors and drivers alike.