Planes
Buckingham Alpha-Z1
FWD drivetrain • Base state
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Buckingham Alpha-Z1 vs Buckingham Shamal
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
Buckingham Shamal
FWD 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-Z1ΔShamal
Tested Top Speed
Alpha-Z1201.5 MPH (Base Tested)
42.5 MPHShamal159 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Alpha-Z10:33.567
15.85 sShamal0:49.417
Class Rank
Alpha-Z1#2 in Planes
21 placesShamal#23 in Planes
Overall Rank
Alpha-Z1#2
21 placesShamal#23
| Metric | Alpha-Z1 | Delta | Shamal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 201.5 MPH (Base Tested) | 42.5 MPH | 159 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 0:33.567 | 15.85 s | 0:49.417 |
| Class Rank | #2 in Planes | 21 places | #23 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #2 | 21 places | #23 |
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-Z1ΔBuckingham Shamal
Purchase Price
Buckingham Alpha-Z1$2,121,350
971350 GTA$Buckingham Shamal$1,150,000
Owned Resale
Buckingham Alpha-Z1~$1,272,810
582810 GTA$Buckingham Shamal~$690,000
Stolen / Found Sale
Buckingham Alpha-Z1-
N/ABuckingham ShamalCannot be sold
Trade Price
Buckingham Alpha-Z1$1,595,000
N/ABuckingham Shamal-
Trade Unlock
Buckingham Alpha-Z1Unlock requirement: reach milestone 9 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available).
Different unlocksBuckingham Shamal-
Cost per MPH
Buckingham Alpha-Z1$10,528 / MPH
3295 GTA$/MPHBuckingham Shamal$7,233 / MPH
| Metric | Buckingham Alpha-Z1 | Delta | Buckingham Shamal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $2,121,350 | 971350 GTA$ | $1,150,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$1,272,810 | 582810 GTA$ | ~$690,000 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | - | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $1,595,000 | N/A | - |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: reach milestone 9 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available). | Different unlocks | - |
| Cost per MPH | $10,528 / MPH | 3295 GTA$/MPH | $7,233 / 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-Z1ΔBuckingham Shamal
Acceleration Score
Buckingham Alpha-Z10/100
EvenBuckingham Shamal0/100
Braking Score
Buckingham Alpha-Z12/100
EvenBuckingham Shamal2/100
Traction Score
Buckingham Alpha-Z135/100
EvenBuckingham Shamal35/100
| Metric | Buckingham Alpha-Z1 | Delta | Buckingham Shamal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 0/100 | Even | 0/100 |
| Braking Score | 2/100 | Even | 2/100 |
| Traction Score | 35/100 | Even | 35/100 |
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
Buckingham Shamal
Base value snapshot
Buckingham Alpha-Z1: $10,528 / MPH
Buckingham Shamal: $7,233 / 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
Buckingham Shamal 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.