head to head
vs
Destruction Derby 2vsSplit/Second
Destruction Derby 2 leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Split/Second leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
Destruction Derby 2Split/Second
Axis by axis
Execution7 vs 8
Split/Second leans harder on execution: Drafting, drifting and dodging collapsing set pieces.
Reads1 vs 2
Split/Second leans harder on reads: Timing powerplays against human rivals rewards prediction.
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization4 vs 4
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.