Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsVehicle Comparison
Blimp vs Buckingham Pyro
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 Pyro
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.
BlimpΔPyro
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
117.8 MPHPyro222.8 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
69.308 sPyro0:34.034
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
35 placesPyro#4 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
121 placesPyro#4
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Pyro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105 MPH (Base Tested) | 117.8 MPH | 222.8 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:43.342 | 69.308 s | 0:34.034 |
| Class Rank | #39 in Planes | 35 places | #4 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #125 | 121 places | #4 |
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 Pyro
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
3265150 GTA$Buckingham Pyro$4,455,500
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
1959090 GTA$Buckingham Pyro~$2,673,300
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/ABuckingham Pyro-
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
2455000 GTA$Buckingham Pyro$3,350,000
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksBuckingham PyroUnlock requirement: reach milestone 33 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available).
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
8666 GTA$/MPHBuckingham Pyro$20,002 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Pyro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 3265150 GTA$ | $4,455,500 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 1959090 GTA$ | ~$2,673,300 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | Cannot be sold | N/A | - |
| Trade Price | $895,000 | 2455000 GTA$ | $3,350,000 |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions. | Different unlocks | Unlock requirement: reach milestone 33 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available). |
| Cost per MPH | $11,337 / MPH | 8666 GTA$/MPH | $20,002 / 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 Pyro
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
75 ptsBuckingham Pyro0/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
12 ptsBuckingham Pyro2/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
45 ptsBuckingham Pyro65/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Pyro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | 75 pts | 0/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | 12 pts | 2/100 |
| Traction Score | 20/100 | 45 pts | 65/100 |
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 Pyro
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
Buckingham Pyro: $20,002 / 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.