20.01.2013, 19:53
The second one is probably just "realism" added by Rockstar. Try driving with the same car on a flat desert surface, you'll probably go even slower. The type of road allows the vehicle to go faster. I think this works somewhat similar in real life (better roads allow faster driving). But I'm no car expert, so don't quote me on that. 
The first one is quite annoying indeed.

The first one is quite annoying indeed.