Electric cars are faster generally(brushless motors and etc )and easier to service and cleaning.Nitro cars are more sound realistic and time taking to clean and service the engine in order to be in good shape and performance.I have an HPI PRO 3 fully optional, an HPI PROCEED and a KYOSHO V-ONE RRR.More fun i get from PRO3.The others are for race track events.My opinion is to buy HPI PRO 4 with a brushless motor to kill all your competitors.It's guarantee!!!