RE-7B vs. X80 Proto

[BlackMilk]

Yes, I am asking this because of the current discount.

 

Which one has your favour? At this time I don't actually race, so if one is best in the super category but the other is close enough, that won't be a deciding factor. I AM actually going to get both, but not on the same character. As a collector, I tend to try and split new purchases between my characters, often getting what I think is the best on my main and then something (almost) equally as good on the other, and I make sure my secondary character is well equipped for plenty of situations.

 

TL:DR: Which one do you think is best? Performance, amount of customisation possible, etc.

[oleg_aka_djmeg]

i'd get x80 because it's good on half of the stunt tracks and then i'd get 7b because it's good on the other half of the stunt tracks.

[bloatedsack]

I may have sort of swapped my character and found myself with enough money to buy the X80 (I wasn't a fan, so I wasn't interested 'til I could).

 

It's awful. I mean, beyond just looking awful. Yes, it's fast and yes it's got fun active-aero to watch move, but other than that it's pretty bad.

 

The former rocketship, RE7b, is equally as ugly (in it's own way) as the X80, but at least it can back it up by being generally well balanced. It's not as fast, but it makes up for the lack of top end by not sucking when you try to turn it.

 

Between the two, for racing, the RE7b. If you're looking for appearance and generally decent car for freeroam and whatnot, the ETR1 has them both beat.

[alkaline_]

i'd get x80 because it's good on half of the stunt tracks and then i'd get 7b because it's good on the other half of the stunt tracks.

 

if there are a lot turns like ui ui ui it's the 7b and if there are more straights its the x80? or is it otherwise? or nothing like i've mentioned? hihihi

[Dottie]

 

i'd get x80 because it's good on half of the stunt tracks and then i'd get 7b because it's good on the other half of the stunt tracks.

 

if there are a lot turns like ui ui ui it's the 7b and if there are more straights its the x80? or is it otherwise? or nothing like i've mentioned? hihihi

 

RE-7B for cornering tracks. X80 for straight line tracks . Both ugly, but both good in this fashion

[BlackMilk]

Again, I'm not racing right now and that's not very important to me. Performance still matters to me in missions and free mode, though.

And I'm ONLY looking at these two vehicles right now, not alternatives in the same category. Thank you!

[bloatedsack]

Again, I'm not racing right now and that's not very important to me. Performance still matters to me in missions and free mode, though.

And I'm ONLY looking at these two vehicles right now, not alternatives in the same category. Thank you!

 

To be fair, i wouldn't bother with either one in that context then. The second you're not on flat paved ground you're at a major disadvantage.

[BlackMilk]

 

Again, I'm not racing right now and that's not very important to me. Performance still matters to me in missions and free mode, though.

And I'm ONLY looking at these two vehicles right now, not alternatives in the same category. Thank you!

 

To be fair, i wouldn't bother with either one in that context then. The second you're not on flat paved ground you're at a major disadvantage.

 

I am going to buy them. Both of them. And I am also going to use them, maybe not as much as certain others, but they won't be collecting dust.

All I want to know is in normal usage, not racing, which one of the two is the best IF they're not equal.

 

I think it's great all you people are helping others make decisions on what to purchase, but I do hope you're actually still reading the first post of a thread instead of just looking at the title and making assumptions exactly what it's about. So please, out of these two cars, which one has your preference?

 

We're talking driving through the city and on the highways mostly ofcourse, for missions. For free mode (since I'm not much of a PvP'er) when I use them (and I WILL use them, so there's no point in suggesting a third vehicle as alternative) it'd be for moving away from other players or racing them somewhere.

 

Gotta go now, I'll see tonight what you think. Thanks again and good day!

[ngazi]

The highways in this game won't get you anywhere. They barely have a handful of entrances in the city.

 

RE is better at weaving around traffic and X80 is better where there is less traffic.

 

I mean if you follow the horrible GPS in this game you probably will use the RE more.

 

Realistically they have zero customization but the X80 wins because it lets you use more than one color.

 

It's fine that you want to buy them. But they are not the best or even decent at anything except racing.

Edited November 2, 2016 by ngazi

[bloatedsack]

We're talking driving through the city and on the highways mostly ofcourse, for missions. For free mode (since I'm not much of a PvP'er) when I use them (and I WILL use them, so there's no point in suggesting a third vehicle as alternative) it'd be for moving away from other players or racing them somewhere.

 

Oh, i read your post the problem is that neither is good for what you're asking about. If I had to pick one or the other for freeroam I'd just steal something off the street.

 

One goes like stink in a straight line and can't turn, the other is ungainly and wide and both are only suited for well paved roads with room to scoot. The only thing they really bring to the table is "unique looks," and you don't need someone else's opinion on that.

[action_pumper]

Broughey1322 confirmed that the RE7B is still the fastest super around his track (just by tenths of a second). It's no longer the beast it was and he reckons the super class is now wide open and balanced again.

 

Buy the least ugliest car between them and good luck deciding that.

[-LN-]

Well, if you're not racing and only using it for free roam, it probably doesn't matter which one you pick--both will easily get you from point A to point B as long as you know how to drive them. Simply go with the one you think looks better; I personally prefer the RE-7B, but it doesn't have very many customisation options as a whole. I removed the livery on mine, and it still looks a bit of out of place. However, in my opinion, it still looks so much better than the X80. I find the X80 to be quite hideous and I don't own it and won't buy it--even as someone who does a good bit of racing.

 

The T20 is still the best looking super car (in my opinion); I know you're not looking for a third option, but if you're not into racing and are on a limited budget, you may do well to consider alternatives unless you've already made up your mind that you must own these two cars. I don't think you NEED either for a successful free roam experience, but other opinions may vary.

[Angelless]

I use the RE-7B for missions because I need to be able to turn when the professionals are shooting at me. It also provides a great shield against npcs without rpgs.

[Smooth Longsack]

I haven't even walked in my super garage since the nerf. I'm bitter af. Ricky Bobby knows what I mean.

[Forza Harrd]

Freeroam and missions the Vortex skunks either one of them. Vortex, some kind of Hakachu, Akuma, Bati, or Buzzard. I don't even know why anyone would buy a super for missions or freeroam.

[coelacanth72]

RE7b is quicker, turns better, and you probably won't hit top speed in free roam anyway, so the Annis wins. Agree with the consensus though, neither are very good for free roam. Realistically the kuruma is probably the fastest car with zero off-road traction loss.

[wut]

neither,

I have both for racing, but lets be honest they both ugly af

[somebunny]

If you're going to use any super for freeroam/missions, it should be the Zentorno since it has a mostly bulletproof rear and is plenty quick to get around anywhere and is equally guady as the 7b and x80. In regard to the original post I think both have terrible customization options and both are going to be over-performing in any type of non-race scenario. (Though according to broughy the 7b is still the quickest around a track, though both have the same top speed)

[aManHasNoName]

Between the two I'd choose the X80 for its unique color scheme since your focus is not on best performance. The RE is best suited for getting there with fewer crashes but I still think the Grotti has a more fun look.

If you ever decide to race them then the RE becomes the obvious choice.

Edited November 3, 2016 by aManHasNoName

[wut]

If you ever decide to race them then the RE becomes the obvious choice.

 

No longer the case,

[M*A*R*I*N*A]

X80 is what I use for races. Rendered my RE-7B completely useless after R* nerfed it.

Edited November 3, 2016 by HGR

[Totoyeahwhat123]

X80 is what I use for races. Rendered my RE-7B completely useless after R* nerfed it.

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Re still grips like damn. X80 is all slidey and horrible at taking bumps when racing. Its decent in stunt races though

[askinnywhitedildo]

The RE

 

I've been testing it, the Tyrus, the X80, and ETR1 for a few days now. I personally love the way the RE looks, especially when you just put a solid color paint job on it. I don't like the way the X80 looks though. I mean I like the car, but the others all have it beat on looks. But the RE is the best, it can take turns amazingly and stays glued right to the ground. And it's as fast as the X80, if not faster. Both can go into the mid 130's, but you will typically maxout at about 125mph for both (Obviously I mean fully upgraded).

 

And as someone else said, don't forget the Zentorno, because it's on sale for $500,000. It's still a threat on the race track too, I got beat back to back by one today while I was in my RE. It's a great car, and one of my all time favorite's.

[wizooord]

Now that the RE lost it's sanic tires it lost my vote too. the RE imo, is only better at some tracks. for the other tracks, and everything else, the proto. why? if you crash the RE or somehow come to a full stop, add spinned to the other direction to it, it just feels so "Eeeeeewwwww" to recover and get back on your path. as if the car is holding back on purpose while watching your agony filled expression with a sinister smile.

 

while the proto makes the best use of double clutch ive personally experienced, making accelerating, taking sharp turns, and avoiding otherwise unavoidable crashes a much more pleasant task than most other cars with similar handling.

 

Looks wise, i hate how the RE looks, that white square there is a game breaker, plus its too simple looking, too smooth. so its curvy, woo fcking hoo.

 

the proto on the other hand is very appealing to me, with a Ferrari for a mother and an F1 formula car for a daddy with the batman as an uncle it looks damn sexy. can mix some nice colors in it, it sounds so nice... double clutching in a tunnel in full speed i get goose bumps...

 

also it looks like fcking kyogre

 

[M*A*R*I*N*A]

 

X80 is what I use for races. Rendered my RE-7B completely useless after R* nerfed it.

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Re still grips like damn. X80 is all slidey and horrible at taking bumps when racing. Its decent in stunt races though

 

The thing that really gets me is that the RE-7B is RWD and because of that it can make it harder for the car to recover and gain momentum, for example if it spins out. The X80 being AWD moves so fast and it has really good traction as well so it's harder to spin out -- also being extremely light it's easy to recover, the turning radius is fair on both cars so I will give the RE-7B that but I just feel that acceleration and overall grip fairs more towards the X80. Being that the X80 is superior in top speed also gives me preference to it as well. I did used to prefer the RE-7B but after the speed was annihilated I just gave up because to me, the extra speed was a cover for all the flaws it has and now that it's 'balanced' with other cars which isn't at all a bad thing it just isn't as good anymore.

 

In defence of the RE-7B, it would probably do better than the X80 in a race with lots of tight turns because it has a better turning radius than the X80. Any other race is probably 50/50 depending on the drivers.

 

Also, I love the look of the X80 and the sound. I found the RE-7B to be a bit bland and dull but to each their own - this is just my opinion after all.

Edited November 3, 2016 by HGR

[aManHasNoName]

 

If you ever decide to race them then the RE becomes the obvious choice.

 

No longer the case,

 

Ah.. But it is.. The OP wanted a choice between only 2 cars.. And of the two cars the RE7B is better on tracks. The X80 is quick but not nearly as manageable.

I know about the RE having it's performance stats adjusted ..But that doesn't take away from the fact that it's better at racing than the x80...Making it the "obvious choice."

Edited November 3, 2016 by aManHasNoName