I would say that it depends on how much mechanical ability you have and if you have some one you can hang out with and learn. Please do not take this wrong but all so what your age is as nitro can be more dangerous.

I have both electric and nitro but I do enjoy my nitro more. I like the fact with nitro it is much closer to being like full size vehicles. Do not see many race vehicles running off batteries.

But no mater which way you go I am sure you will have a lot of fun!
Good Luck!