Posted on February 14th, 2009 in iRacing, rFactor
Alexease has made another comparison video, this time it is no reality check though. Alex lets us compare iRacing.com’s recently released Riley Daytona prototype at Barber Motorsports Park with rFactor’s Riley from the Grand Slam mod.
The video is available in HD so click full-screen and decide which sim looks more real after watching the video!
Please log in to post a comment.
Don't have an account yet? Sign-up takes only 10 seconds!
iRacing has released first screenshots of Brands Hatch, the second European track to make it into their online racing simulation. The shots show the track as it's currently undergoing the development process, including the laser-scanned surface and the buildings around the track's main straight. he 3,7 kilometer Brands Hatch circuited hosted 12 Formula One Grand Prix and is well known as a touring car venue these days, hosting both the WTCC & DTM as well as the British BTCC. [nggallery id=2001]
Team LMT has released their first ever public mod for rFactor, bringing Ferrari's F60 Formula One car and the 2009 version of the Singapore Grand Prix to the simulation. Driven by Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen, the F60 was Ferrari's take on the new rules introduced prior to the 2009 Formula One season. Despite being equipped with the promising KERS system, the car failed to make an impact on the world championship. Along with the car comes the 2009 version of Singapore, Formula One's first ever night Grand Prix. The team's first public mod for rFactor was helped by many modders who ...
Image Space Incorporated and the Superleague Formula Series have released the Superleague Formula Game, bringing the 2009 SLF season to the PC. Based on ISI's popular gMotor 2 simulation engine, the game includes all cars, drivers, rules and tracks of the 2009 SLF season, the second in series history. The virtual SLF cars have been created by none other than CTDP, rFactor's most popular open-wheel modding team. The game includes six popular European road courses as Magny Cours, Zolder, Estoril, Monza, Jarama & Donington are included. Furthermore, the game includes all of the series rules including the two-race format used on race ...
The third installment of Turn 10's Forza Motorsport franchise brings over 400 cars and 100 to the Xbox 360, aiming to create a new benchmark title in terms of console driving games. Can the newest Forza give Gran Turismo a run for its money and is the title something sim racer should consider? Read the review to find out. Back in 1997, Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony Digital single-handedly created a new sub-genre of racing games by releasing the first Gran Turismo. Bringing over 170 cars to the Playstation, GT introduced the concept of car collection driving titles, starting an impressive success story. The ...
Enduracers have released a first batch of previews of the upcoming Service Pack 1 for their popular Endurance Series mod for rFactor. The previews show the Porsche RS Spyder Evo LMP2 prototype in several paint schemes. Launched in 2007 after a problem-ridden season with the initial RS Spyder model, the Evo proved to be a big success, clinching Porsche countless wins in the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Le Mans Series. The first service pack will be introducing several new models to Endurance Series, including the Peugeot 908 and Audi R10 diesel sports cars, the Acura ...
The Lonely
February 14th, 2009 at 23:34
Were they recoreded with the same FOV? The elevations look more pronounced in rFactor.
phil23
February 15th, 2009 at 00:23
Well that’s a really interesting comparison.
Though I don’t play iRacing anymore (because I cannot afford to) it is an awesome Sim, but the vid does show the quality that can be found in rFactor etc. rFactor doesn’t look the poor mans alternative does it? Though iRacings physics and FFB are brilliant it shows visually that other sims can match it. If anything the rFactor track looks far more “alive” with more visual detail.
stabiz
February 15th, 2009 at 01:05
Hehe, besides the “poor”, there are also those who LOVE MODS! rFactor and iRacing can live side by side hopefully.
Diswanio
February 15th, 2009 at 03:00
Rfactor is more towards hobby wich is very good! Iracing is serious/Pro Sim-Racing!Obviously is comes with a pricetag!
Real Physics and FFB you dont get with atm.. No need to compare them imo! There both very good, only iRacing is 200% non-arcade! Get a job and try it, if youre able offcourse
phil23
February 15th, 2009 at 04:03
I hope the “get a job” wasn’t aimed at my comment!!
I work a 45hour week doing night shifts then come home to do the school run etc while my wife works a full time dayshift. I get to sleep somewhere in between. It’s just my 2 kids come first not my hobbies.
If I’ve taken you’re comment the wrong way then my apologies.
But yes they are both worthy Sims and I didn’t actually mean rFactor was a “poor mans sim” just not a subcription based professional program
Dave
February 15th, 2009 at 04:08
They both look good. It is obvious that regardless of what sim you drive you will get a great experience driving a Daytona Prototype car at Barber Motorsports Park.
I am sure iRacing users will think iRacing is the best..and those that rFactor will say theirs is the best.
Both look good..just enjoy and drive.
Rasmus
February 15th, 2009 at 06:58
Nice video. Cool to see these two compared.
I’d say that iRacing wins when it comes to the interior of the car. Many more details (the straps and everything), and the in-car lighting as the car runs around on the track is superior. However, it doesn’t look like the car has any windows!
rFactor has the better track lighting, and maybe also quality of the track. As phil23 also said, it looks far more alive. And here, the car has windows to look through.
So I’d say the score is 1-1.
But I prefer rFactor because of the modding scene, prize and its aim to the whole world and not just the US.
the.cosmic.pope
February 15th, 2009 at 08:42
iRacing one definatly drives better.
The reason the tracks looks so different is because they are. rFactors looks good but is actually very inaccurate.
rFactor holds up well considering its all amatuer stuff.
Jack_NL
February 15th, 2009 at 08:48
rFactor is made with love for Sim Racing/modding
RKipker
February 15th, 2009 at 14:12
Great to see Barber Motorsports Park available for both Sims. iRacing’s version is very close though it is still not correct. The elevation changes are not as accurate as they should be for the technique they used IMHO. I live 65 minutes from BMS and have been there over 2 doz. times for racing and local events.
You can see in this video, though iRacing is closer than the rF track (elevations slightly exaggerated, though rF version more fun) [link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LiSWF3DoOE ]
The iRacing track textures are spot on, however, for the money… I take rF anytime.
I for one wish I had a better Internet connection satellite simply will not support online racing/gaming activities. (satellite at $100/month, so please don’t tell me I need a job, cable is not offered in my area, or DSL or anything)
I think iRacing is way over rated and to be honest, I think they get the same coverage as Obama, some how the SIM reporting world seem to give it a free pass. For me, videos like this simply prove it is not that “over the top”
Wouldn’t it be great to get the true facts on iRacing, the complete cost to have all these tracks and great car models.
How about that Shaun and Darin, (I’m a supporter/donator of ISR) how about you guy’s do a segment/review iRacing’s true cost for someone that bought all available tracks and car models for iRacing plus fees in one year.
Folks complain about paying a one time cost of $29.99 or even $19.99 for a game like Evo but feel $400 to $500 dollars for iRacing is a great value.
Anyway, I would like to try iRacing, and would for a month, but I don’t think I could support this type of online only high cost so called Pro Sim Racing as a weekend gamer. However, for race teams, and a truly great motion simulator, maybe it’s the Ticket… and I’m sure their target market!
Thanks for a great site Montoya!
DRat
February 15th, 2009 at 15:18
Nice comparison. Both win as hobby simulations, with differences in various areas. Race the one you find best suited to your needs and preferences. Mine is currently rFactor since my schedule will not support the iRacing scenario.