Unlocking vehicles in Over the Hill is key for success, as each one offers different performance attributes like grip and torque. You’ll find yourself grinding through various challenges to earn these machines, so knowing their locations and requirements can save you time and frustration. Before diving into these details, ensure you’ve got the Protector as your starting vehicle—it’s a solid choice for beginners.
Vehicle Comparison and Locations
I evaluate vehicle performance based on six key criteria to help you decide which one suits your gameplay needs. Each vehicle’s map location and unlock requirements are noted for easy access, preventing aimless wandering while you’re hunting down new rides.
Vehicle Scoring Rubric
For performance data, I’ve tapped into community-driven resources like the unofficial OverTheHillDB database. My insights stem from my experiences completing the Canada region while starting out with the demo vehicles, using the Protector as a benchmark.
Each vehicle is assessed based on six metrics, given a rating of Strong, Average, Weak, or Warning. This rubric is a practical way to stack up vehicles against one another, factoring in potential upgrades and improvements.
| Stat | Strong | Average | Weak | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Grip | ≥1.30 | 1.10–1.29 | 1.00–1.09 | <1.00 |
| Slide Resistance | ≥1.27 | 1.24–1.26 | 1.16–1.23 | <1.16 |
| Suspension Travel | ≥60 cm | 55–59 cm | 45–54 cm | <45 cm |
| Steering Angle | ≥38° | 28–37° | 24–27° | <24° |
| Wheel Radius | ≥0.46 m | 0.40–0.45 m | 0.38–0.39 m | <0.38 m |
| Stage 3 Torque/Tonne | ≥75 Nm/t | 70–74.9 | 65–69.9 | <65 |
Stage 3 Torque/Tonne is calculated by dividing the Stage 3 Engine Torque (Nm) by the vehicle’s mass in tonnes. This helps determine how effectively a vehicle can handle weight and maintain speed.
While upgrades enhance vehicle stats across the board, this comparison mainly serves to position vehicles against one another instead of assessing their initial performance only.
There are some elements to vehicle handling not included here, as available data may not cover every performance aspect.
- Rollover risk or center of gravity
- Ground clearance
- Wheelbase and track width
- Turning radius
Vehicle Comparison
Vehicles in the game are compared by class according to the same six performance factors, allowing for straightforward analysis.
Trail Class
| Criteria | Protector | Brick | Bull v1 | Tinny | Trailrat | Wombat | Ding | Lynx | Polyana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Grip | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Warning |
| Slide Resistance | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Weak |
| Suspension Travel | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Weak | Warning | Warning |
| Steering Angle | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Wheel Radius | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Warning |
| Stage 3 Torque/Tonne | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
The Wombat boasts slightly larger wheels (0.43 m) than the Protector (0.40 m), lending it a bit more stability.
Wagon Class
| Criteria | Trail Burner | Cumbre | Roamer | Woodman | Grand Woodman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Grip | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Slide Resistance | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Suspension Travel | Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Steering Angle | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Wheel Radius | Average | Average | Average | Weak | Weak |
| Stage 3 Torque/Tonne | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
Both the Trail Burner and Cumbre feature slightly larger wheels at 0.44 m, improving their handling on rough terrains.
Workhorse Class
| Criteria | Burro | Timberbox | Blast Wagon | Boar | Rust Ox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Grip | Average | Average | Strong | Strong | Warning |
| Slide Resistance | Average | Average | Strong | Strong | Weak |
| Suspension Travel | Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak | Strong |
| Steering Angle | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Wheel Radius | Average | Average | Strong | Strong | Warning |
| Stage 3 Torque/Tonne | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
- The Blast Wagon features larger wheels at 0.48 m for added traction.
- The Rust Ox, while having the most suspension travel, has the smallest wheels at 0.36 m.
Expedition Class
| Criteria | Mammoth | Marshal |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Grip | Strong | Strong |
| Slide Resistance | Strong | Strong |
| Suspension Travel | Strong | Strong |
| Steering Angle | Average | Average |
| Wheel Radius | Strong | Strong |
| Stage 3 Torque/Tonne | Strong | Strong |
Now, let’s go over the vehicle locations and the unlock requirements I reference for each vehicle throughout Over the Hill, organized by vehicle class.
Trail Class Vehicle Locations
Protector
- Map: Starting Vehicle
- Unlock Requirement: Starting Vehicle
Brick
- Map: Gimli Ridge
- Unlock Requirement: Bridal Veil Falls Climb
Bull v1
- Map: Asgard Mountain
- Unlock Requirement: Blanshard Ridge Trail
Tinny
- Map: Aurès Mountains
- Unlock Requirement: Ukhtayn Route
Trailrat
- Map: Starting Vehicle
- Unlock Requirement: Starting Vehicle
Wombat
- Map: Tassili n’Ajjer Desert
- Unlock Requirement: El Kalaa North Ascent
Ding
- Map: Starting Vehicle
- Unlock Requirement: Starting Vehicle
Lynx
- Map: Aurès Mountains
- Unlock Requirement: Mahrouqa West Track
Polyana
- Map: Gimli Ridge
- Unlock Requirement: Elvis Rim Trail
Wagon Class Vehicle Locations
Trail Burner
- Map: Emerald Lake
- Unlock Requirement: Windy Joe Trail
Cumbre
- Map: Aurès Mountains
- Unlock Requirement: Jazira Ascent
Roamer
- Map: Aurès Mountains
- Unlock Requirement: Kalaa Ulya Track
Woodman
- Map: Tassili n’Ajjer Desert
- Unlock Requirement: El Kalaa South Ascent
Grand Woodman
- Map: Asgard Mountain
- Unlock Requirement: Asulkan Lake Highline
Workhorse Class Vehicle Locations
Burro
- Map: Emerald Lake
- Unlock Requirement: Hermit Trail
Timberbox
- Map: Asgard Mountain
- Unlock Requirement: Midgar Ascent
Blast Wagon
- Map: Gimli Ridge
- Unlock Requirement: Windcall Gorge Trail
Boar
- Map: Tassili n’Ajjer Desert
- Unlock Requirement: Tarfa Ascent
Rust Ox
- Map: Gimli Ridge
- Unlock Requirement: Waddington Scree Trail
Expedition Class Vehicle Locations
Mammoth
- Map: Asgard Mountain
- Unlock Requirement: Lower Midgar Trail
Marshal
- Map: Tassili n’Ajjer Desert
- Unlock Requirement: Shabah Ascent
