"How is Project CARS 3 different to Project CARS 2?
RallyCross and Go Kart disciplines are not included in Project CARS 3, however more road cars are featured.
Vehicle handling is much improved for gamepad users.
Your virtual driver appearance can be customised.
New gameplay modes: Rivals, Leaderboard challenges, Breakout, Pace Setter (3-lap time trial), Scheduled Events.
Online match-making matches players who have similar pace and safety rankings.
Register and qualify for scheduled online race events in advance. Receive notifications when the race is ready to start.
User-friendly spectator mode with simplified camera options and overlays.
Fully revamped competitive racing license system.
Authentic penalty system and revised track limits across all circuits.
How is Project CARS 3 similar to Need for Speed Shift?
There is a greater focus on single-player career mode and quick races.
A larger variety of road cars can be purchased in-game and have performance upgrades applied.
Cars become available to purchase by accumulating in-game XP (experience points).
Some road cars can be upgraded to full race-spec.
Vehicle liveries can be customised.
The in-game HUD (head up display) can be hidden.
Use your single-player garage (including upgraded cars) in multiplayer events.
Pitlanes are closed and inaccessible throughout the game.
Tyre-wear is not simulated.
Mini-objectives in each race such as 'Perfect corners' provide additional XP. Racing against higher difficulty opponents without assists also increases the amount of XP earned.
Optional corner entry, apex, and exit markers can be displayed (similar to cones placed at real-life track days)."