Lost a huge post I typed as bloody usual. Grrr....
Basically I was saying off road is more versatile. You can run an off road up and down the street, AND across a field. If you, like me, prefer on road for its realistic look, check this realistic looking off road car out...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-4WD-Buggy-Kit
It's a good price for the kit.