The slayer is pretty quick, keeps up with my revo. Both have almost identical setups with buku pipes. I just bought an SC8, and am waiting for it to get here. Once it's broken in, I'll be able to tell you more accurately if the slayer can compete. Power wise yes the slayer has a smaller motor, but the power to weight is different. Slayer is 7 pounds, while the revo and the SC8 are pushing 9. The sc8 and the slayer are also pretty close in dimensions. The overall length and w/b is 2 inches different and the track width is .4 inches. IMO just go with what you like. I don't think you'd be disappointed with the revo or the slayer.