On its launch in September 2018, Assetto Corsa Competizione performed reasonably well and continues to do so due to its lasting respect in the sim racing community.
But if being honest, can ACC ever battle against Project Cars 2?
The answer is not as straightforward as it seems.
In this post, I’ve chosen to pit two racing simulation games against each other for the sake of understanding, the Assetto Corsa Competizione and the Project Cars 2, which of the two is superior.
We’re going to analyze several graphics, sound and voice, transportation and physics, cost and which is more interesting game in the final.
So before we launch into the comparison, let us look at the key features of both the games.
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Assetto Corsa Competizione
Since its launch on Windows in September 2018, Assetto Corsa Competizione has been a huge hit amongst the simulation drivers.
The software was built using Unreal Engine 4 which explains its high level graphics.
Player takes control of a car and engages in horrific racing experiences, all thanks to the stunning sounds that the vehicles produce.
During gameplay, many of the participants praised the use of realism and physics because they contributed to making the game more enjoyable than many other racing games.
Nonetheless, ACC has its drawbacks and one of it’s largest drawbacks is that it has a very shallow content offering with only 16 tracks and 13 GT 3 cars.
Project cars 2
As PC2 has been out for quite a while, it’s release date of September 2017 will not hinder it’s enjoyment either, especially since it has so much more content than ACC.
There are more than 180 other cars to select as well as a staggering 60+ racetracks and so on which is ideal for those who desire excessive choice.
PC2 is built upon the Madness engine and while that means that the game graphics are good, they do not have as much artistic depth as those in ACC.
Cars and tracks selection
In terms of content selection we have already predicted the victor, the PC2 is clearly in the driver’s seat with a larger variety of cars and race tracks.
In the case of racing cars, ACC has featured just thirteen GT3 cars and only 16 race tracks while PC2 has featured over 180, enabling drivers to choose among over 60 racing circuits.
ACC has also got the GT4 DLC which adds an another 11 GT 4 cars.
Graphics and sound quality
At the same time as the graphics and sound quality are compared, it would be a miracle if one does not even declare ACC the victor.
ACC is developed using Unreal Engine 4 which is visually impressively as well as its sound, and the cars sound astonishing.
PC2 is developed on top of the Madness engine which is impressive graphically but not as detailed as ACC.
So in conclusion in case I have to select only based on graphics and sound quality, then ACC wins with ease.
Driving realism and physics
ACC has received praises of appreciation well knwon for its great driving realism and physics , which computer driving games can only imagine in their best worlds.
Unfortunately, PC2 cannot be compared to ACC in this aspect as it does not reach the real disappointed level of driving realism and immersion of the boundaries out extreme methods. It actually feels like a more Arcade game rather than a Simulator.
For the third time we’ve answered, yes, if we regard driving realism and physics. ACC is still clearly the winner.
Is Assetto Corsa more realistic than project cars?
Yes, without a doubt. ACC is way more realistic to drive than PC2 driving games.
AMong the car handling, the feeling of driving and the whole physics drive is far more realistic in ACC game compared to the PC2.
Price
- ACC costs $39.99 on Steam and offers way more content that can be purchased separately which comes at another $57 in extra. So if you made a single purchase, it would cost about $97 in total for ACC.
- Project Cars 2 sells for $59.99 on Steam and you can buy all the extra DLC content for an extra amount of $74.94. And so that adds up to a total of $134.93 if you would like to have all the available content.
Which is better ACC or project cars 2?
Here’s a verdict base on my own opinion: I consider Assetto Corsa Competizione to create the better simulation than PC2.
I am probably biased as I have always been a fan of ACC since the time of its release but then I think it really is the better game for people who are real sim racers and who are in search of a pro level driving experience.
It has much better graphics, more realistic driving and most importantly good value for the money spent.
PC2 on the other hand has much more DLC content available to purchase but then I do not think the game is as good as ACC.
If you are in search of exquisite racing experience then I would recommend ACC rather than PC2.
I hope that was useful, and I look forward to seeing you in the next one!
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