No matter which style of RC car you choose; toy or hobby, large or small, electric or nitro-gas, you can't go wrong. They are all a blast to play with, so let's go over some of the basic differences to help make the choice easier.
Let's start with the difference of type or grade. There are two grades of RC car, toy-grade and hobby-grade. A toy grade RC car is great for beginners just getting into the hobby; you can hone your driving skills and decide which style of RC car is right for you without spending a ton of money. Hobby grade RC cars will cost a little more but the benefits are more durability and higher quality.
Next, how much time are you willing to invest before you get your car up and running, and how custom do you want it to be? RTR (ready to run) cars are perfect for beginners. They are ready to go right out of the box and some simple customizations can be done inexpensively when you are ready for a different look or more power. If you want a completely customizable car it is best to go with a RC car kit that you can build yourself. It may take a little more time, but your car will be as unique as you are.
Remote control cars come in all shapes and sizes, or scales as it is more commonly referred to. The scale refers to the proportion by which the RC car is built to the full-size vehicle which it is modeled after. The most common RC scales are 1:10, 1:16, 1:24, 1:36, and 1:52 scale (super tiny).
Finally let's talk about the engine. There are two common types of engines, nitro-gas powered and electric. There are pros and cons to both. An electric motor is not as expensive or as maintenance intensive as a nitro powered motor, and you don't need to buy gas for it. The down side is that although they are fast, they are not as fast as nitro powered engines and they need extra down time to recharge a battery. If you are looking for a supper fast RC car with longer run times Nitro cars are the way to go. Just be sure you have extra fuel on hand for pit stops and you'll be off and running again in no time.
Thanks for reading.
Live loud and play fast.
K L Smith
Kristin is a avid RC Hobbyist. See more of her work and rc hobby cars at RC Hobbysmith.
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