Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Blimp vs Buckingham Vestra
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 Vestra
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.
BlimpΔVestra
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
58.8 MPHVestra163.8 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
63.035 sVestra0:40.307
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
26 placesVestra#13 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
112 placesVestra#13
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Vestra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105 MPH (Base Tested) | 58.8 MPH | 163.8 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:43.342 | 63.035 s | 0:40.307 |
| Class Rank | #39 in Planes | 26 places | #13 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #125 | 112 places | #13 |
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 Vestra
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
240350 GTA$Buckingham Vestra$950,000
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
144210 GTA$Buckingham Vestra~$570,000
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/ABuckingham VestraCannot be sold
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
N/ABuckingham Vestra-
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksBuckingham Vestra-
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
5535 GTA$/MPHBuckingham Vestra$5,802 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Vestra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 240350 GTA$ | $950,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 144210 GTA$ | ~$570,000 |
| 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 | $11,337 / MPH | 5535 GTA$/MPH | $5,802 / 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 Vestra
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
73 ptsBuckingham Vestra3/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
12 ptsBuckingham Vestra2/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
15 ptsBuckingham Vestra35/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Vestra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | 73 pts | 3/100 |
| 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 Vestra
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
Buckingham Vestra: $5,802 / 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.