UK vs UK — 1946 vs 1946
| Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon | Silver Wraith Touring Limousine | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 135 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 4,257 cc | 4,566 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 15.2 sec | 17.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 95 mph | 87 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 20.1 sec | 21.0 sec |
| Weight | 3,920 lbs | 4,479 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 3,048 mm | 3,226 mm |
| Length | 4,877 mm | 5,283 mm |
| Units Produced | 5,208 | 1,883 |
| Value (Excellent) | $180,000 | $350,000 |
| Collectibility | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Rarity | 6/10 | 7/10 |
On balance, the 1946 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon makes a stronger case on paper with quicker acceleration, higher top speed, lighter weight. However, the 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Limousine counters with greater rarity, stronger collectibility, and its appeal extends beyond mere numbers. Choose the 1946 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon for outright capability, or the 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Limousine for a more distinctive ownership experience.
In the world of Luxury Sedan cars, few comparisons generate as much discussion as the 1946 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon versus the 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Limousine. Both hail from Post-war and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1946 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon producing 130 hp and the 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Limousine delivering 135 hp. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1946 Bentley Mk VI Standard Steel Saloon edges ahead at 15.2 seconds versus 17.5 seconds. The Bentley Mk VI carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 559 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.