Now, the game offers players three choices from the get-go: a 1969 Dodge Charger, a 1988 Lamborghini Countach, and finally, a 1998 Nissan Silvia K’s. Each “Need For Speed Unbound” starter car has attributes that make them advantageous over the others, as seen in one user’s YouTube video comparison (via ChampsRank). For example, the ’69 Dodge Charger has a 40% drift bias, off-road capable traction, and a decent 4.1 second 0 to 60 mph acceleration, but sports the lowest top speed of the three, maxing out at 179 mph. Although this oldie-but-goodie muscle icon is great for drifting and escaping through rocky terrain, it falls behind in straight lines compared to the alternatives. On the other hand, the ’88 Lamborghini Countach sacrifices its poor 20% drift bias and lacks virtually any reasonable off-road capability. Yet, the Lamborghini compensates for this drawback with the fastest 0 to 60 mph acceleration, at just 4 seconds, and boasts an ample 193 mph top speed.
Meanwhile, the ’98 Nissan Silvia K’s stands on contrasting ends of the spectrum, sharing similar drift and off-road characteristics as the Dodge Charger, albeit with the fastest top speed at 195 mph coupled with the slowest 0 to 60 mph acceleration at 4.3 seconds. All of this might sound like a draw with no clear winner, especially when considering the three candidates’ particular strengths and weaknesses. However, choosing the best starter car doesn’t exactly mean opting for the fastest or most slippery choice, but rather, simply one that’s competent enough in all areas, including racing, stunt challenges, and police pursuits, to name a few key tasks that players will engage in throughout their gameplay.
