Direct 2 drive is not better than Gamestop. I suppose this may be a matter of personal opinion. But, both places have an excellent game selection and also offer old and new games.
They are better because the four wheels combined are spreading the force from the engine over a wider area than for a two wheel drive. There is twice the amount of traction available.
Well, the gameplay has improved a swell as the graphics so I guess I'de say yes. P.S If your getting the game for Ps3 the missions are different then the XBOX 360 mode.