In dealership what increases acceleration and how to see it?

[RABBIT]

Should i look for "normal cargo", "maneuverability", "hills traversal" or what (it would also make it easy to compare trucks)?

Just buying the strongest HP engine might not be the best for acceleration because truck weight might be very high (without job-cargo; i like to free roam), so are there other parts i need to get rid of to get the weight down? I don't see though any info about truck's weight so i can't manually calculate the acceleration either. Is ETS 2 realistic enough to reflect the acceleration that the strongest hp engine would make with the truck's real weight (then i could look the weight up on google)? I could after all check the finish times of different setups of driving a 500m distance (or 0-100) but that is a little tedious.

Does the truck accelerate faster with light weight customizable parts compared to heavier parts?

Maybe the differences are so small it doesn't matter, just like most trucks go either 130-160 km/h, a max difference of 24%. What truck accelerates the fastest or has the highest top speed (with what setup, transmission, chassis etc)?

Edit: i found good answers here, it's probably W900 with 625hp, 80,000lbs (but the maneuverability isn't high). Truck weight can be looked up in service station.

[JBM]

In the real world, a big engine, 8-speed gearbox, single drive axle and smaller wheels would give you the best acceleration. It probably won't be much different in ETS. I don't generally do free roaming, but I do notice my Scania R730 is quicker off the mark than my smaller-engined variants, even when pulling loads. Overall though, I think the difference will be marginal however you decide to configure your truck.

[HiTmAn]

depends what cargo u wish to drive... if u wish to drive heavy cargo 50+ ton then u wish strongest engine and gearbox.. chassis effect mobility not speed... turning stuff like that if u wish to drive lets say adr.. i stick with 4x2 chassis cz have best overall performance and 12 speed gear..higher the ration between each gear truck will be slower but will have better pull power

[Mehoo006]

If you want fast acceleration - then use:
1. Big engine.
2. 6-speed automatic - less gears, less wasted times during shifting (the higher gear/axle ratio the better).
3. Use the smallest wheels on the drive axles.

[RABBIT]

Originally posted by Mehoo006:

If you want fast acceleration - then use:
1. Big engine.
2. 6-speed automatic - less gears, less wasted times during shifting (the higher gear/axle ratio the better).
3. Use the smallest wheels on the drive axles.

How do can i know the size of the wheels?
Regarding maneuverability and stability against tipping over i noticed that some wheels puts the tires on the axle either further in or further out, will this be reflected in the game or is it just aesthetics? I guess shorter axle length makes for faster turns and longer length makes for a slower and more stable turn?
What car tires/other stuff is good against slipping when braking hard?

[RABBIT]

Originally posted by HiTmAn:

depends what cargo u wish to drive... if u wish to drive heavy cargo 50+ ton then u wish strongest engine and gearbox.. chassis effect mobility not speed... turning stuff like that if u wish to drive lets say adr.. i stick with 4x2 chassis cz have best overall performance and 12 speed gear..higher the ration between each gear truck will be slower but will have better pull power

but in-game truck analysis show that 6x2 Taglift has a little higher maneuverability and better for uneven terrain, why is 4x2 better (it weighs less which boosts acceleration?)?

[Mehoo006]

Originally posted by lieutenant Rabbit ★★:

Originally posted by Mehoo006:

If you want fast acceleration - then use:
1. Big engine.
2. 6-speed automatic - less gears, less wasted times during shifting (the higher gear/axle ratio the better).
3. Use the smallest wheels on the drive axles.

How do can i know the size of the wheels?
Regarding maneuverability and stability against tipping over i noticed that some wheels puts the tires on the axle either further in or further out, will this be reflected in the game or is it just aesthetics? I guess shorter axle length makes for faster turns and longer length makes for a slower and more stable turn?
What car tires/other stuff is good against slipping when braking hard?

Vanilla wheels have the same size - but if you have mod or DLC wheel pack then there is an information about the wheel size next to the wheel description or look how they change the size on a given truck.
2 axle trucks have bigger fuel tanks but are less stable while turning.
Trucks with short frame and taglift axle (last rear axle) have the smallest turning radius - but their fuel tank capacity is crazy small.
And theoretically 6x4 should have the best acceleration - I don't know if it is really true for ETS2.

[JBM]

Originally posted by Mehoo006:

And theoretically 6x4 should have the best acceleration

4x2 would accelerate quicker. 6x4 might have better stability during aceleration, but the additional driven axle would reduce engine performance. It would also be a heavier truck.

[Mehoo006]

Originally posted by Jim Bob:

Originally posted by Mehoo006:

And theoretically 6x4 should have the best acceleration

4x2 would accelerate quicker. 6x4 might have better stability during aceleration, but the additional driven axle would reduce engine performance. It would also be a heavier truck.

Not exactly - the torque is distributed among 2 axles not just 1 - this means the wheels are less prone to slip and there are twice many wheels that push.

[JBM]

Originally posted by Mehoo006:

Not exactly - the torque is distributed among 2 axles not just 1 - this means the wheels are less prone to slip and there are twice many wheels that push.

All of that would mean a reduction of engine performance. It might be marginal, but it would still make a difference, because the engine has to power an additional axle and extended drivetrain. The same principal applies to vehicles featuring part-time 4WD. The power to drive additional wheels has to come from somewhere.

[RABBIT]

What truck has the strongest HP engine? i have now a MAN TGX with 680 hp and it accelerates fast, top speed 156km/h.

Edit: now i own Scania S Highroof with 730 HP engine and 4x2 chassi (haven't tested other chassis) which accelerates very fast, top speed 141 km/h (maybe the fastest truck?).

[Ragequit Inc.]

Just forget about all of the stats. Just buy a truck you like and if you get bored of it, buy another one.

[RABBIT]

Originally posted by Ragequit Inc.:

Just forget about all of the stats. Just buy a truck you like and if you get bored of it, buy another one.

The truck often gets stuck and needs all wheels, does 4wd exist or front drive?

[JBM]

Originally posted by lieutenant Rabbit ★★:

What truck has the strongest HP engine?

It wouldn't matter. Performance is far more than just HP alone. Transmission and chassis configurations will affect the results.

Regarding your "truck getting stuck" issue, you should try using the Diff Lock function when that happens. (V key by default I think). Either that, or you need to configure a truck to pull the loads you choose. I haven't come across many trucks in the game that won't get the job done. Even the most basic, smallest engined trucks, although they might have some issues in hilly areas or uneven terrain.

[Mehoo006]

Originally posted by Jim Bob:

Originally posted by Mehoo006:

Not exactly - the torque is distributed among 2 axles not just 1 - this means the wheels are less prone to slip and there are twice many wheels that push.

All of that would mean a reduction of engine performance. It might be marginal, but it would still make a difference, because the engine has to power an additional axle and extended drivetrain. The same principal applies to vehicles featuring part-time 4WD. The power to drive additional wheels has to come from somewhere.

The loose performance of the engine by additional powered axle is nothing compared to excess amount of torque. This is why a cross-head screws are better than slot-head screws, but torx are better than cross ones. It's all about distributing that torque evenly.

[JBM]

Originally posted by Mehoo006:

The loose performance of the engine by additional powered axle is nothing compared to excess amount of torque. This is why a cross-head screws are better than slot-head screws, but torx are better than cross ones. It's all about distributing that torque evenly.

In terms of raw torque, an additional axle won't make much difference as long as the engine's torque curve isn't exceeded by the addition of the second axle. But to put the acceleration question into perspective, you would need to ask yourself why FIA racing trucks have single drive axles. The added weight of the second axle alone would impact performance to a degree.

With screw heads, the concepts are different. Torque is evenly distibuted across all three head types in any case, but the differences in design means you can generally apply more torque to a torx head than you can to a slot head, primarily because the slot head screwdriver will keep slipping out due to inconsistencies in driver alignment when tightening.

Personally, I don't know why anyone would just want to free roam in a truck in this game. A tuned Scania will still top out at 56mph the same as an entry level Iveco. How fast it gets there seems irrelevant to me.