ORIGINAL: denon8wong
From what I've read and know, belts are smoother, have better delivery, have more throttle control, but are less durable. Shafts are quicker accelerating because of its more direct drive, more durable (trust me, there is no way you will break a 5 or 6mm aluminum shaft). That's just what i know.
I think you mean the opposite. Belt driven cars are quicker accelerating and shaft driven cars have more control at higher speeds.
Shafts are more durable. I just hate it when I used to hear my belt XXX4G+ slip