Sports
Karin Kuruma
AWD drivetrain • Base state
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Karin Kuruma vs Albany V-STR
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.
Sports
Albany V-STR
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.
KurumaΔV-STR
Tested Top Speed
Kuruma113 MPH (Base Tested)
12.3 MPHV-STR125.3 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Kuruma1:06.150
2.036 sV-STR1:04.114
Race Tier
KurumaJ
Different tiersV-STRF
Class Rank
Kuruma#86 in Sports
28 placesV-STR#58 in Sports
Overall Rank
Kuruma#222
73 placesV-STR#149
| Metric | Kuruma | Delta | V-STR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 113 MPH (Base Tested) | 12.3 MPH | 125.3 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:06.150 | 2.036 s | 1:04.114 |
| Race Tier | J | Different tiers | F |
| Class Rank | #86 in Sports | 28 places | #58 in Sports |
| Overall Rank | #222 | 73 places | #149 |
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
Karin KurumaΔAlbany V-STR
Purchase Price
Karin Kuruma$126,350
1158650 GTA$Albany V-STR$1,285,000
Owned Resale
Karin Kuruma~$75,810
695190 GTA$Albany V-STR~$771,000
Trade Price
Karin Kuruma$95,000
N/AAlbany V-STR-
Trade Unlock
Karin KurumaUnlock requirement: complete The Fleeca Job.
Different unlocksAlbany V-STR-
Cost per MPH
Karin Kuruma$1,118 / MPH
9141 GTA$/MPHAlbany V-STR$10,259 / MPH
| Metric | Karin Kuruma | Delta | Albany V-STR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $126,350 | 1158650 GTA$ | $1,285,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$75,810 | 695190 GTA$ | ~$771,000 |
| Trade Price | $95,000 | N/A | - |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete The Fleeca Job. | Different unlocks | - |
| Cost per MPH | $1,118 / MPH | 9141 GTA$/MPH | $10,259 / 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
Karin KurumaΔAlbany V-STR
Acceleration Score
Karin Kuruma78/100
17 ptsAlbany V-STR95/100
Braking Score
Karin Kuruma17/100
4 ptsAlbany V-STR21/100
Traction Score
Karin Kuruma74/100
4 ptsAlbany V-STR78/100
| Metric | Karin Kuruma | Delta | Albany V-STR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 78/100 | 17 pts | 95/100 |
| Braking Score | 17/100 | 4 pts | 21/100 |
| Traction Score | 74/100 | 4 pts | 78/100 |
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.
Karin Kuruma
Albany V-STR
Base value snapshot
Karin Kuruma: $1,118 / MPH
Albany V-STR: $10,259 / 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 V-STR is heavier, so it is usually harder to ram off line.
Launch Profile
Karin Kuruma has AWD, which usually helps launch consistency and mixed-surface grip.
Braking Edge
Albany V-STR has the stronger braking coefficient on paper.