| There are many types of remote control cars. | | | | Nitro cars are completely air cooled, and may be |
| Among them, we have those that run on fuel, | | | | run continuously with no need to take breaks for |
| electricity and gas. This article highlights the | | | | cooling down. |
| differences between each separate categories | | | | Electrically powered models are much lighter than |
| and help consumers make an informed decision. | | | | their nitro equivalent counterparts. They have a |
| Generally, gas powered remote control cars use a | | | | more consistent torque since they are electrically |
| mix of oil and gasoline. The cost price for ready | | | | powered and are not dependent on a fuel engine. |
| to run cars are about $1000 to $3000 more | | | | Also, they have a faster throttle. However, |
| expensive than nitrogen and electric based cars. | | | | electric models need approximately 15 - 45 |
| Since they are larger, they require more space | | | | minutes for charging. Another drawback is that |
| for running and storage. They have a relatively | | | | they require frequent cooling to prohibit |
| lower top end speed compared to nitro and | | | | demagnetizing the permanent magnet in the car |
| electric cars. They do not require a lot of fuel. | | | | engine. |
| Contrastingly, fuel(nitro) powered cars have a | | | | Nitro and gas powered cars have their own |
| medium to high velocity even when they are | | | | strengths and weaknesses. If you are seeking |
| unmodified. Their torque(rate of turning) is slower | | | | long term savings (with reduced performance), a |
| compared to electric cars since time is needed to | | | | gas powered remote control car will be deemed a |
| spool up and for the clutch to engage. Nitro (and | | | | preferred choice. However, if one is more |
| fuel) powered cars can be refueled in a jiffy, while | | | | concerned with optimum performance, a fuel |
| electric cars need removal of the body shell and | | | | powered car is better advised. |
| battery fasteners when replacing a dead battery. | | | | |