RE: goin from electric to nitro
Yeah as Elite_Tux487 said they both have the 2 speed, plus the MGT also has reverse. Reverse can be added to the Aftershock too though if it was wanted. Honestly they're both good trucks. I own a Raminator (an Aftershock with different body and wheels/tires) and I love it, I also know a lot of people that love thier MGT's. Whatever you do forget the T-Maxx, I hated mine. The Aftershock or MGT are much better.