Muscle
Albany Hermes
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Albany Hermes vs Vapid Hotknife
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
Vapid Hotknife
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.
HermesΔHotknife
Tested Top Speed
Hermes115.5 MPH (Base Tested)
6 MPHHotknife109.5 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Hermes1:10.270
8.092 sHotknife1:18.362
Race Tier
HermesE
Different tiersHotknifeL
Class Rank
Hermes#38 in Muscle
34 placesHotknife#72 in Muscle
Overall Rank
Hermes#334
164 placesHotknife#498
| Metric | Hermes | Delta | Hotknife |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 115.5 MPH (Base Tested) | 6 MPH | 109.5 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:10.270 | 8.092 s | 1:18.362 |
| Race Tier | E | Different tiers | L |
| Class Rank | #38 in Muscle | 34 places | #72 in Muscle |
| Overall Rank | #334 | 164 places | #498 |
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
Albany HermesΔVapid Hotknife
Purchase Price
Albany Hermes$535,000
445000 GTA$Vapid Hotknife$90,000
Owned Resale
Albany Hermes~$321,000
267000 GTA$Vapid Hotknife~$54,000
Trade Price
Albany Hermes-
N/AVapid Hotknife-
Cost per MPH
Albany Hermes$4,632 / MPH
3810 GTA$/MPHVapid Hotknife$822 / MPH
| Metric | Albany Hermes | Delta | Vapid Hotknife |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $535,000 | 445000 GTA$ | $90,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$321,000 | 267000 GTA$ | ~$54,000 |
| Trade Price | - | N/A | - |
| Cost per MPH | $4,632 / MPH | 3810 GTA$/MPH | $822 / 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
Albany HermesΔVapid Hotknife
Acceleration Score
Albany Hermes71/100
4 ptsVapid Hotknife75/100
Braking Score
Albany Hermes26/100
12 ptsVapid Hotknife14/100
Traction Score
Albany Hermes72/100
16 ptsVapid Hotknife56/100
| Metric | Albany Hermes | Delta | Vapid Hotknife |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 71/100 | 4 pts | 75/100 |
| Braking Score | 26/100 | 12 pts | 14/100 |
| Traction Score | 72/100 | 16 pts | 56/100 |
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.
Albany Hermes
Vapid Hotknife
Base value snapshot
Albany Hermes: $4,632 / MPH
Vapid Hotknife: $822 / 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
Albany Hermes has the stronger braking coefficient on paper.