UK vs UK — 1929 vs 1926
| Speed Six Le Mans Tourer | 6.5 Litre Speed Six Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 6,597 cc | 6,597 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 12.0 sec | — |
| Top Speed | 104 mph | 103 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 18.5 sec | — |
| Weight | 4,145 lbs | 4,032 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 3,302 mm | 3,505 mm |
| Length | 4,700 mm | 4,877 mm |
| Units Produced | 545 | 182 |
| Original MSRP | — | $9,000 |
| Value (Excellent) | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Rarity | 9/10 | 9/10 |
This matchup is remarkably close. The 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Tourer offers higher top speed, while the 1926 Bentley 6.5 Litre Speed Six Le Mans counters with greater rarity. Neither holds a decisive advantage, making this a true enthusiast's dilemma. Your choice ultimately depends on which driving philosophy resonates more with you.
Within the Bentley stable, the 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Tourer and 1926 Bentley 6.5 Litre Speed Six Le Mans represent different approaches to performance and purpose. Both carry the Bentley badge, yet each carves out its own distinct identity. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Tourer producing 180 hp and the 1926 Bentley 6.5 Litre Speed Six Le Mans delivering 180 hp. The 1929 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Tourer claims a higher top speed at 104 mph compared to 103 mph. Both trade at comparable values on the collector market, making the choice between them largely one of personal preference.