Compare stock, Level 3, and fully upgraded car stats in Need for Speed Underground. See Acceleration, Top Speed, and Handling for every vehicle to pick your perfect ride.
Alright, so you're wondering which car is gonna be the best bang for your buck in Need for Speed Underground, right? This table breaks down how each car performs in three key areas: Acceleration (Acc), Top Speed (Top), and Handling (Han). We're looking at three stages: how it comes right off the lot (Stock), after you've slapped on some Level 3 upgrades, and then the absolute maxed-out beast mode with a Level 3 Engine, ECU, and NOS. All these numbers are in pixels, which is just how the game measures these stats. Think of it like this: higher numbers are generally better, especially for Acc and Top Speed. Handling is a bit more subjective, but you'll want a decent number there for those tight corners!
| Car | Acc | Top | Han | Acc | Top | Han | Acc | Top | Han |
| Stock | Level 3 | Lvl 3 w/Unique Engine+ECU+NOS | |||||||
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | 5 | 6 | 35 | 115 | 149 | 115 | 130 | 150 | 115 |
| Honda Civic Si Coupe | 8 | 20 | 48 | 122 | 145 | 117 | 137 | 150 | 117 |
| Peugeot 206 | 11 | 16 | 41 | 122 | 140 | 119 | 137 | 145 | 119 |
| Mazda Miata MX-5 | 11 | 20 | 61 | 127 | 140 | 123 | 142 | 150 | 123 |
| Dodge Neon | 10 | 25 | 39 | 135 | 140 | 105 | 150 | 145 | 105 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 16 | 53 | 49 | 120 | 149 | 127 | 134 | 150 | 127 |
| Toyota Celica GT-S | 20 | 39 | 59 | 123 | 135 | 111 | 139 | 141 | 111 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 35 | 58 | 45 | 125 | 149 | 107 | 141 | 150 | 127 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 5 | 11 | 29 | 139 | 145 | 109 | 150 | 150 | 107 |
| Ford Focus ZX3 | 7 | 16 | 46 | 128 | 140 | 114 | 144 | 150 | 114 |
| Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS | 12 | 30 | 40 | 118 | 140 | 126 | 132 | 145 | 126 |
| Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 | 13 | 30 | 38 | 121 | 145 | 110 | 136 | 150 | 110 |
| Nissan Sentra SE-R | 14 | 39 | 32 | 124 | 131 | 103 | 138 | 136 | 103 |
| Nissan 240SX SE | 14 | 25 | 38 | 124 | 140 | 117 | 140 | 145 | 117 |
| Toyota Supra | 15 | 58 | 28 | 123 | 150 | 114 | 138 | 150 | 114 |
| Acura RSX Type-S | 17 | 49 | 41 | 118 | 145 | 105 | 133 | 150 | 105 |
| Acura Integra Type-R | 21 | 11 | 49 | 117 | 135 | 110 | 131 | 141 | 110 |
| Nissan 350Z | 23 | 53 | 27 | 112 | 150 | 116 | 124 | 150 | 116 |
| Honda S2000 | 27 | 53 | 46 | 104 | 149 | 111 | 118 | 150 | 111 |
| Nissan Skyline R34 | 38 | 86 | 48 | 133 | 149 | 127 | 147 | 150 | 137 |
So, what's the takeaway here? If you're just starting out, cars like the Volkswagen Golf GTI or the Mitsubishi Lancer have pretty low stock stats, meaning they'll feel sluggish. But look at how much they improve with upgrades! The Lancer, for example, goes from a measly 5 Acc to a massive 150 when fully kitted. On the flip side, cars like the Nissan Skyline R34 start with really high stats – 38 Acc and 86 Top Speed – and they just get even better. For pure speed demons, keep an eye on the Top Speed column, especially when you get to the fully upgraded stats. Cars like the Toyota Supra, Nissan 350Z, and the Skyline R34 all hit that sweet 150 Top Speed. Handling is also crucial, especially on those twisty tracks. You'll notice some cars, like the Dodge Neon, have lower handling stats even when upgraded, which might make them a bit trickier to control around sharp turns. It's all about finding that balance between raw power and how well you can actually steer the thing!
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