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I distinctly remember that the light characters had the highest top speed in Mario Kart 64. And according to this table, I'm right: https://tasvideos.org/GameRe

I distinctly remember that the light characters had the highest top speed in Mario Kart 64. And according to this table, I'm right: https://tasvideos.org/GameResources/N64/MarioKart64#:~:text=310-,Top%20Speed%20(150cc),-324 https://tasvideos.org/GameResources/N64/MarioKart64#:~:text=...

posix86 3y ago
That'd make the heavy characters completely useless, once you're behind, there's no way to catch up anymore!
- coryrc 3y ago
  Yes, except for items and doing better in the pack.
- re 3y ago
  Heavy characters in Mario 64 have tighter handling than lighter characters and can cause them to spin out when bumping into them.
  - posix86 3y ago
    How, if both your acceleration and your top speed is worse?
    - re 3y ago
      I'm not sure what exactly "how" is referring to, but by "tight handling" I mean having a smaller turning radius and losing less speed when turning.
- willcipriano 3y ago
  It's not a big difference and you can't be at top speed for long.