User blog:NFSZhong/Cosmic vs Non-cosmic Cars

Nitrous Oxide. It is one of the most popular and most frequently used substance, to increase a cars performance. In real life, nitrous oxide is composed of two gases, in the form of Nitrogen and Oxygen. When nitrous oxide heated to about 300 degrees, it splits off into nitrogen and oxygen. As such, during combustion, most oxygen is available for the engine to burn, and hence increase it's power output. However, a consequence is that it damages the engine, as it forces the engine to work harder. Why, in movies, they are seen as 'blue flames' simply beats me. I guess it's got to be for the cool looks.

However, in Need For Speed World, the factor of NOS not only becomes essential to a race, it becomes a pivotal issue between deciding which cars to buy. Take, for example, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 and the Lexus LFA. Performance wise, the Murcielago is AWD whilst the Lexus LFA is RWD. The Murcielago has strong acceleration, however the Lexus LFA is just as quick. Cornering wise, the Murcielago is heavy, and so carries its weight in the bends (As can be seen when it understeers into a corner). The LFA, on the other hand, is light and precise. From these given information, the LFA should be the rightful winner of the race. However, the issue is, the use of NOS. The Murcielago has an exceptional/strong nitrous output, whilst the LFA has a pitifully weak nitrous output. It is because of this, the LFA is less used in races. Sure it's good to look at, but simply, it's weak nitrous output doesn't stand a chance against the Murcielago.

Take into comparison, the Mazda RX-8, Pontiac Solstice GXP and the Toyota MR2. The Mazda RX-8, has exceptional handling. It is very precise and it's a grippy little racer. It can corner really quickly and it accelerates pretty well too. The Pontiac, performance wise, is identical to the Mazda RX-8, whilst the MR2, is a tad less twitchy as the two. Performance wise, they're identical. Handling wise, the Pontiac and RX-8 have a tendency to be too twitchy, whilst the MR2 is responsive and not too twitchy (just right). However, in a circuit/sprint race, things don't fare too well. Although they appear to be identical performance wise, the Mazda RX-8 simply does not stand a chance against these cosmic riders. As long as no nitrous is used, the RX-8 can put up a fight. However, if it does become a nitrous-spam battle, it is left in the dust.

Why am I ranting about this? Cosmic NOS takes away the 'fun' factor of racing, as well as the true driving feel of the car. Races have become centralised to nitrous power and spamming skills. People now aren't buying cars because they like the car, but because of its nitrous power, and its usability in races. Enter a lobby, and i guarantee you that you'll see at least 1 cosmic nitrous car in there. And my bet to you, is that, that car either spams nos... or they come first. Cosmic Nos really isn't beneficial to the game, as it takes about the driving feel/fun factor of the game.