Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsVehicle Comparison
Blimp vs Buckingham Luxor
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 Luxor
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.
BlimpΔLuxor
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
54 MPHLuxor159 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
55.028 sLuxor0:48.314
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
20 placesLuxor#19 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
106 placesLuxor#19
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Luxor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105 MPH (Base Tested) | 54 MPH | 159 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:43.342 | 55.028 s | 0:48.314 |
| Class Rank | #39 in Planes | 20 places | #19 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #125 | 106 places | #19 |
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
BlimpΔBuckingham Luxor
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
434650 GTA$Buckingham Luxor$1,625,000
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
260790 GTA$Buckingham Luxor~$975,000
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/ABuckingham LuxorCannot be sold
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
N/ABuckingham Luxor-
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksBuckingham Luxor-
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
1117 GTA$/MPHBuckingham Luxor$10,220 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Luxor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 434650 GTA$ | $1,625,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 260790 GTA$ | ~$975,000 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | Cannot be sold | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $895,000 | N/A | - |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions. | Different unlocks | - |
| Cost per MPH | $11,337 / MPH | 1117 GTA$/MPH | $10,220 / 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
BlimpΔBuckingham Luxor
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
75 ptsBuckingham Luxor0/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
12 ptsBuckingham Luxor2/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
15 ptsBuckingham Luxor35/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Luxor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | 75 pts | 0/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | 12 pts | 2/100 |
| Traction Score | 20/100 | 15 pts | 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.
Blimp
Buckingham Luxor
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
Buckingham Luxor: $10,220 / 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.