Z28 has the same power output basically, but seems better balanced and is less torquey therefore can get the power down better
Yup. 305 cid engine (Z/28) versus a larger, heavier 350 cid in the SS.
I sorted out a Bluebird 1600 (Datsun 510) to run pretty well. The 240 ZG was good as long as I shifted it manually. It seemed like it was constantly searching for a gear. I tried the Charger too, but mostly for a Photo Drive. I absolutely love the 240RS Rally Car.
The Datsuns are GREAT! yea, you gotta shift them manually. Not sure about the Bluebird, but I know in the 240Z, you have to shift it
early, too. It's one of those cars that has peak power like 1,500 rpms before redline or thereabouts.
I enjoy driving FWDs on arcade mode, but haven't sorted one out to actually compete in special conditions.
In GT3 I had much better results with RWD cars. I beat Swiss Alps hard with an Elise. and Tahiti Maze Hard with a Clio Cup Racecar, and Smokey Mountain with a 300ZX. Hmmm, I haven't tried a 300ZX on the dirt yet in GT4.
I worked on a Golf for awhile but it just couldn't keep up.
A Golf could certainly do it...they've got such great traction. It just takes a lot of restarts, practicing, and learning to drive an FF off-road.
One of my tricks is to put the car a gear higher than normal as I'm leaving most corners. In other words, if you have the urge to normally leave a tight corner in 2nd gear at Swiss Alps, try 3rd instead. You'll be able to use more throttle without slipping.
So far, I've taken an Integra and a Taurus to Swiss Alps and Citta d' Aria on the Normal level. For the easy level, add Capri Rally, Cathedral, and Paris V. I've also used a Civic SiR, CR-X, and a few other FF cars for the Easy level.
It just can't keep up with AWD ai. It sometimes works to drive a FWD against the '74 Lancer, tho.
