see thats what reverse is for(basically if you suck at driving, lol no offence) but personally driveline, ease of repairs, rotating mass, ect. are reasons why that truck may out-accelerate the others. imo, i think reverse sucks(but i am used to racing, using mod motors, stuff like that) also one thing to consider is just the work involved if there is a problem(driveline wise) but my traxxas stampede is my one car with reverse, and ill admit.... if you dont ever want to move from where you are(meaning if you crash into somthing, no walking over to it) witch is a plus. but i feel you can get more performance out of a single..or even a two speed tranny with no reverse. imo....of course. later, epheli.