Bentley vs. Rolls Royce: Two New Super-Luxury Cars Tempt Hollywood The $200,500 Flying Spur and $295,000 Wraith battle for the wallets of drivers like David Beckham, Jennifer Lopez and Nicki Minaj.

By 1931, however, exuberance had given way to bankruptcy for Bentley. The company was purchased secretly by competitor Rolls-Royce, and the era of big, screaming Bentley muscle cars was over. In ...

In the ultra-luxury automotive world, has Bentley finally eclipsed Rolls-Royce? We dive deep into sales and driving philosophies to reveal which iconic brand truly reigns supreme.

But by 1931, exuberance had given way to bankruptcy for Bentley. It was secretly bought by competitor Rolls-Royce, and the era of big Bentley muscle cars was over.

It might have been acceptable for a sports car such as a Bentley, but not for the highly expensive Rolls-Royce. The engine, however, was not the epitome of luxury but a pure thoroughbred.

Rolls-Royce bought Bentley after it filed for bankruptcy in 1931, but their shared existence came to an end in 1998 thanks to a couple of big-name automakers.

So it is with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Bentley Motors, two illustrious automotive brands cosmically linked for decades, now both savoring remarkable comebacks, independent of one another.

Americans may be feeling uneasy about the economy, but if sales of ultra-luxury cars are any indication, the super rich are doing just fine. Both Rolls-Royce and Bentley posted record sales in 2021.