ORIGINAL: Neon_guy
If you're just looking for a fun on road car, it just depends on what you wann do. If you're looking to drift, use electric. Speed isn't a factor for 2 reasons:
1) You don't have a lot of speed when drifting
2) Electric cars can be just as fast if not faster than nitro.
The only reason I would get Nitro, if I were you, is if you just like working on Nitro or like the sound or smell or something. Car for car, nitro has no advantages over electric in the drift scene. It's actually at quite a DISadvantage.
Amen to all the Above..
Take it from me, I have Owned the Nitro RS4 EVO3 and go rid of it after a week, Bought the Sprint 2 with the left over change and have had nothing but pure fun with it.. no mess, no fuss and no Cost to run after initial purchase !
I would look at the Hot Bodies Cyclone S RTR.. Not a Bad price and a Better car then the sprint 2..
First Rule of RC Drift : Never Buy anything with the Word "Drift" or "Drift action" Most of the time it is Marketing Hype..