
Planes
Buckingham Alpha-Z1
FWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsBuckingham Alpha-Z1 vs LF-22 Starling
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
FWD drivetrain • Base state
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Planes
FWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsThese rows follow the selected compare state on each side, including HSW and other reviewed upgrade states when available.
| Metric | Alpha-Z1 | Delta | LF-22 Starling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 201.5 MPH (Base Tested) | 13.8 MPH | 187.8 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 0:33.567 | 10.901 s | 0:44.468 |
| Class Rank | #2 in Planes | 12 places | #14 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #2 | 12 places | #14 |
Economy rows stay tied to the canonical base vehicle, even when an upgrade state is active above.
Base-canonical economy only
| Metric | Buckingham Alpha-Z1 | Delta | LF-22 Starling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $2,121,350 | 1536150 GTA$ | $3,657,500 |
| Owned Resale | ~$1,272,810 | 921690 GTA$ | ~$2,194,500 |
| Trade Price | $1,595,000 | 1155000 GTA$ | $2,750,000 |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: reach milestone 9 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available). | Different unlocks | Unlock requirement: reach milestone 15 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available). |
| Cost per MPH | $10,528 / MPH | 8953 GTA$/MPH | $19,481 / MPH |
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
| Metric | Buckingham Alpha-Z1 | Delta | LF-22 Starling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 0/100 | Even | 0/100 |
| Braking Score | 2/100 | Even | 2/100 |
| Traction Score | 35/100 | Even | 35/100 |
Shape tells the story for the base vehicles only: wider polygons usually mean a more balanced handling profile, while spikes indicate specialization.
Base value snapshot
Buckingham Alpha-Z1: $10,528 / MPH
LF-22 Starling: $19,481 / MPH
These handling notes stay tied to the base vehicles, regardless of any HSW or custom state selected above.
Ram Rating
LF-22 Starling 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
Braking coefficients are matched, so stopping performance should be similar.