Planes
Buckingham Alpha-Z1
FWD drivetrain • Base state
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Buckingham Alpha-Z1 vs Blimp
Compare base and upgrade-tested performance where available, switch HSW or custom states per side, and keep the base vehicle economy and handling view visible underneath.
Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsTested Performance Comparison
These rows follow the selected compare state on each side, including HSW and other reviewed upgrade states when available.
Alpha-Z1ΔBlimp
Tested Top Speed
Alpha-Z1201.5 MPH (Base Tested)
96.5 MPHBlimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Alpha-Z10:33.567
69.775 sBlimp1:43.342
Class Rank
Alpha-Z1#2 in Planes
37 placesBlimp#39 in Planes
Overall Rank
Alpha-Z1#2
123 placesBlimp#125
| Metric | Alpha-Z1 | Delta | Blimp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 201.5 MPH (Base Tested) | 96.5 MPH | 105 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 0:33.567 | 69.775 s | 1:43.342 |
| Class Rank | #2 in Planes | 37 places | #39 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #2 | 123 places | #125 |
Base Vehicle Economy & Ownership
Economy rows stay tied to the canonical base vehicle, even when an upgrade state is active above.
Base-canonical economy only
Buckingham Alpha-Z1ΔBlimp
Purchase Price
Buckingham Alpha-Z1$2,121,350
931000 GTA$Blimp$1,190,350
Owned Resale
Buckingham Alpha-Z1~$1,272,810
558600 GTA$Blimp~$714,210
Stolen / Found Sale
Buckingham Alpha-Z1-
N/ABlimpCannot be sold
Trade Price
Buckingham Alpha-Z1$1,595,000
700000 GTA$Blimp$895,000
Trade Unlock
Buckingham Alpha-Z1Unlock requirement: reach milestone 9 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available).
Different unlocksBlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Cost per MPH
Buckingham Alpha-Z1$10,528 / MPH
809 GTA$/MPHBlimp$11,337 / MPH
| Metric | Buckingham Alpha-Z1 | Delta | Blimp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $2,121,350 | 931000 GTA$ | $1,190,350 |
| Owned Resale | ~$1,272,810 | 558600 GTA$ | ~$714,210 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | - | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $1,595,000 | 700000 GTA$ | $895,000 |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: reach milestone 9 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available). | Different unlocks | Unlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions. |
| Cost per MPH | $10,528 / MPH | 809 GTA$/MPH | $11,337 / MPH |
Base Vehicle In-Game Stat Bars
These rows stay on the base vehicle because HSW and custom upgrades do not have a reliable in-game HUD model in this compare view.
Base-canonical handling only
Buckingham Alpha-Z1ΔBlimp
Acceleration Score
Buckingham Alpha-Z10/100
75 ptsBlimp75/100
Braking Score
Buckingham Alpha-Z12/100
12 ptsBlimp13/100
Traction Score
Buckingham Alpha-Z135/100
15 ptsBlimp20/100
| Metric | Buckingham Alpha-Z1 | Delta | Blimp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 0/100 | 75 pts | 75/100 |
| Braking Score | 2/100 | 12 pts | 13/100 |
| Traction Score | 35/100 | 15 pts | 20/100 |
Base Vehicle Handling Radar
Shape tells the story for the base vehicles only: wider polygons usually mean a more balanced handling profile, while spikes indicate specialization.
Buckingham Alpha-Z1
Blimp
Base value snapshot
Buckingham Alpha-Z1: $10,528 / MPH
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
Base Vehicle Street Profile
These handling notes stay tied to the base vehicles, regardless of any HSW or custom state selected above.
Ram Rating
Blimp is heavier, so it is usually harder to ram off line.
Launch Profile
Both share a similar drivetrain layout, so launch behavior should be closer.
Braking Edge
Blimp has the stronger braking coefficient on paper.