ORIGINAL: Stealth_Pilot
Durability: They seem to be the same durability.
Jumping: I gotta hand it, Stampedes probably are superior when it comes to jumps.
Handling: Rustler holds this ability, it is much more stable than the Stampede, and turns much more easily.
Fun: I haven't tried the Stampede, but so far I've loved my Rustler VXL, hugging the terrain and such.
I'm definitely a Rustler fan. It's not only a good basher, but it is more stable at high speeds, and is a bit more difficult to pull wheelies (which I like). And it is a potential racing truck, since it is a Stadium Truck.
Rustler > Stampede
SP
Agree with everything exept the jumping. IMO the rustler has more air controll then the pede.