RC Model Cars

RC stands for radio controlled or remote controlled. A RC Model Car can be used from a distance. There are three types electric, gas and nitro.

Electric cars

Electric cars are powered by small but powerful electric motors and use different types of batteries some are; rechargeable, nickel, or lithium. Some electric cars are light in weight, with less components in the drive system. Electric cars are consistent, cost less, have a fast throttle response. Top speeds range from around 30 mph - 100 mph. This depends on the model and motor.

Electric cars are great for a beginner to work with , but can be generally be complex at the higher budget and skill level.

Gas Cars

Gas cars also called "fuelies" or "gassers" use petrol gasoline or oil They are more expensive than nitro and electric cars. Their bigger and require a lot of space to run. Yet not as fast as Electric or nitro car but more powerful and use less fuel to run. Gas powered motors rarely require tuning and has a longer lifespan than Electric or nitro cars.

Nitro cars

Nitro cars are big in size fuel vehicles with Fuel-powered engines. The exhaust uses unburned oil, which usually leads to coating the chassis. To Tune-up a fuel-powered car requires learning to maintain excellent performance and fuel economy.

Nitro cars can be driven for longer periods of time, the speed and weight of nitro cars lead to higher speed collisions, causing much damage to the collided cars. Nitro cars are more durable have strong components to maintain the greater stresses of more power.

Advantages.

Basic vehicle control.
Reasonable price.
Can be custom to your desire.
Modern RC vehicles are flashy and stylish.
Fun to build.

Disadvantages

Stores vehicles rarely carry spare parts
Basic parts may be available from the manufacturer
Expensive parts
Steering on bigger size vehicle's can be slow to response.