Sure, the pixel drift in OutRun feels like a cheat code for traction. Those 2‑D physics engines were basically “ballpark” guesses—gravity, speed, and a line of code for “do a turn” that didn’t even consider engine torque or tire grip. A real car’s weight distribution and engine knock at 180 mph would make a slick slip much more chaotic than a neatly drawn sprite sliding. So while the nostalgia is legit, the realism? Not so much. The classics were designed to make you win, not to pass a crash test.