Sedans
Karin Asterope
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Karin Asterope vs Albany Emperor
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.
Sedans
Albany Emperor
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.
AsteropeΔEmperor
Tested Top Speed
Asterope105.3 MPH (Base Tested)
14.5 MPHEmperor90.8 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Asterope1:12.873
12.378 sEmperor1:25.251
Race Tier
AsteropeE
Different tiersEmperorK
Class Rank
Asterope#22 in Sedans
15 placesEmperor#37 in Sedans
Overall Rank
Asterope#401
163 placesEmperor#564
| Metric | Asterope | Delta | Emperor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105.3 MPH (Base Tested) | 14.5 MPH | 90.8 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:12.873 | 12.378 s | 1:25.251 |
| Race Tier | E | Different tiers | K |
| Class Rank | #22 in Sedans | 15 places | #37 in Sedans |
| Overall Rank | #401 | 163 places | #564 |
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
Karin AsteropeΔAlbany Emperor
Purchase Price
Karin Asterope$26,000
N/AAlbany Emperor-
Owned Resale
Karin Asterope~$15,600
N/AAlbany Emperor-
Stolen / Found Sale
Karin Asterope$2,600
1800 GTA$Albany Emperor$800
Trade Price
Karin Asterope-
N/AAlbany Emperor-
Cost per MPH
Karin Asterope$247 / MPH
N/AAlbany Emperor-
| Metric | Karin Asterope | Delta | Albany Emperor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $26,000 | N/A | - |
| Owned Resale | ~$15,600 | N/A | - |
| Stolen / Found Sale | $2,600 | 1800 GTA$ | $800 |
| Trade Price | - | N/A | - |
| Cost per MPH | $247 / MPH | N/A | - |
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
Karin AsteropeΔAlbany Emperor
Acceleration Score
Karin Asterope50/100
15 ptsAlbany Emperor35/100
Braking Score
Karin Asterope30/100
10 ptsAlbany Emperor20/100
Traction Score
Karin Asterope76/100
18 ptsAlbany Emperor58/100
| Metric | Karin Asterope | Delta | Albany Emperor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 50/100 | 15 pts | 35/100 |
| Braking Score | 30/100 | 10 pts | 20/100 |
| Traction Score | 76/100 | 18 pts | 58/100 |
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.
Karin Asterope
Albany Emperor
Base value snapshot
Karin Asterope: $247 / MPH
Albany Emperor: -
Base Vehicle Street Profile
These handling notes stay tied to the base vehicles, regardless of any HSW or custom state selected above.
Ram Rating
Albany Emperor 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
Karin Asterope has the stronger braking coefficient on paper.