Car Difficulty

[Argammon]

Thank you all for the interesting discussion!  I was just wondering, what is the purpose of defining a car's difficulty (from one to five stars for example)? Is it to inform newcomers about which cars are challenging to drive? If not, what is it?

For me, a car's difficulty does not matter too much. To give you an example, I think the IMSA cars are comparatively easy to drive. However, because that is true for everyone, I may still struggle with them in competition. In contrast, the GTO is difficult to drive, but I feel I am struggling less with it than many other drivers. Consequently, I feel I have good chances in a GTO race anyhow. 

[Daniel3D]

Is it to inform newcomers about which cars are challenging to drive? If not, what is it?

I a way, yes.
Difficulty is subjective. But in general the experience is similar for newbie drivers.

[alanrotoi]

Is it to inform newcomers about which cars are challenging to drive? If not, what is it?

I a way, yes.
Difficulty is subjective. But in general the experience is similar for newbie drivers.

That's right. An easy pattern to follow like a number and/or a color is for new drivers and also for a quick knowledge of what car you are facing. Then a more detailed list would be cool too for those who also like this way.