Muscle
Vapid Blade
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Vapid Blade vs Albany Hermes
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.
Muscle
Albany Hermes
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.
BladeΔHermes
Tested Top Speed
Blade110.5 MPH (Base Tested)
5 MPHHermes115.5 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blade1:08.634
1.636 sHermes1:10.270
Race Tier
BladeD
Different tiersHermesE
Class Rank
Blade#28 in Muscle
10 placesHermes#38 in Muscle
Overall Rank
Blade#289
45 placesHermes#334
| Metric | Blade | Delta | Hermes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 110.5 MPH (Base Tested) | 5 MPH | 115.5 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:08.634 | 1.636 s | 1:10.270 |
| Race Tier | D | Different tiers | E |
| Class Rank | #28 in Muscle | 10 places | #38 in Muscle |
| Overall Rank | #289 | 45 places | #334 |
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
Vapid BladeΔAlbany Hermes
Purchase Price
Vapid Blade$160,000
375000 GTA$Albany Hermes$535,000
Owned Resale
Vapid Blade~$96,000
225000 GTA$Albany Hermes~$321,000
Trade Price
Vapid Blade-
N/AAlbany Hermes-
Cost per MPH
Vapid Blade$1,448 / MPH
3184 GTA$/MPHAlbany Hermes$4,632 / MPH
| Metric | Vapid Blade | Delta | Albany Hermes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $160,000 | 375000 GTA$ | $535,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$96,000 | 225000 GTA$ | ~$321,000 |
| Trade Price | - | N/A | - |
| Cost per MPH | $1,448 / MPH | 3184 GTA$/MPH | $4,632 / 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
Vapid BladeΔAlbany Hermes
Acceleration Score
Vapid Blade81/100
10 ptsAlbany Hermes71/100
Braking Score
Vapid Blade27/100
1 ptsAlbany Hermes26/100
Traction Score
Vapid Blade68/100
4 ptsAlbany Hermes72/100
| Metric | Vapid Blade | Delta | Albany Hermes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 81/100 | 10 pts | 71/100 |
| Braking Score | 27/100 | 1 pts | 26/100 |
| Traction Score | 68/100 | 4 pts | 72/100 |
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.
Vapid Blade
Albany Hermes
Base value snapshot
Vapid Blade: $1,448 / MPH
Albany Hermes: $4,632 / 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
Albany Hermes 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
Vapid Blade has the stronger braking coefficient on paper.