I am sure they are endless and it depends on what you call a pro or a con.


Electric Pro:

Minimal maintenance if you go brushless (oil bearings once every month.). More if you use brushes.
Runtimes can be up to 12 mins in Mod brushless on 3300's. (Lipos much higher. Approx 25 mins I have seen posted.)
Cleanup - Car cleanup is usually not bad
Low Noise - I can run my car in my neighborhood 24X7
Realistic future car sounds when they all go electric. Get used to it?
Batteries can last several years depending on if you are bashing/racing.
Indoors racing - Most indoor racing does not allow Nitro in my area.



Cons:
Run time: Brushed Motors 5-8 mins.
Motor maintenance - Brushed can be from daily to every so many runs. Maint is usually less than 20 mins for me.
!QUOT!Engine Noise Grunt!QUOT! factor - Many people like to hear the sound of a combustion engine.
Batteries - If you race you need 3 initial sets in my opinion. You can charge them 2 times per day.
Cost : Not comparing to nitro but the cost of this hobby in general could get high.
Battery Charger - You need a batter Charger for the race batteries. You need power for it. AC/DC available.
Brushless - It is not mature and Roar sactioned yet.
Lipo Batteries - Cutting edge Tech. Research if you want to run it.



I am not a Nitro person but I have seen some of them at the tracks. They are always working on the cars and many of them are rushing to make the races. I can't believe this should be the norm. But you still have items like Glow plugs and batteries, The smell of the fuel you will like or dislike, The oil and cleanup of the car you will like or dislike. Noise will be good or bad for you.
Fuel Cost - Based on the packs I have run through my car I have already paid for my batteries 2 times in fuel cost. ( I run brushless).

Some cons to consider is your experience in the hobby. I have seen people burn up engines in both types of cars. It cost you more in nitro than electric normally. These types of things should not happen though. Ask for help to avoid the mistake cons.


Hey wait can we all pick and defend different items? Heck yes. There is a guy that has an 8th scale electric he is running with the
gas guys. Do you want money in at the front or over time? It can be expensive for either class. My opinion is you should look up some local on-road and off-road tracks. Go watch them race even if you will just bash. Ask them questions. Ask what they do to keep up the vehicle. You will get a wide range of answers for each type of car gas or electric. Figure out where you stand in life. I am one that cleans my car after every race weekend from top to bottom. Some people throw them in the box and bring them out dirty. Based on that you should be able to see the maintenance level you will keep and maybe some basic keep it running cost. I did this for several weekends and it helped me decide. If you haven't check out the local hobby shops. Some of the people in them can be a wealth of information. Be aware that some of them may be out to just sell you something also.

But most important when you are at the tracks which type of car makes the heart race while you watch it. Which type of driving on-road or off-road makes the heart race. Pick the one that is right for you. If you want to race and the only place to race is indoor electric do you want a Nitro? What about if everyone is racing Nitro and no one is in electric in you area?

Also if you do searches on may of the discussion boards you can find this has been debated many times. Every car has pro's and cons.


Bottom line - Both type are awsome fun and I am not sure I could not recommend either over the other even though I chose electric.