RC Electric Cars or Nitro High Power Cars?

By John Brennan

For some people, when they hear conversations about the unique radio controlled nitro high power car, they immediately think about memories of great summer afternoons at the race track enjoying the excitement of the event.

Perhaps its so familiar to you that all you need to do is think of it and you can inhale the exhaust smell and all but hear the roar of the screaming crowd. There are shouts of encouragement as the drivers roar off from the start line in a haze of blue smoke.

Well, if you can't make it to the speedway every weekend, but still love the charge you get from those sights and sounds, then a nitro high power car might be for you. It is a miniature version of what the big guys have, only controlled by radio and it might just fit the bill for some excitement around your house.

The great thing about these gas-powered RC cars is that they are replicas of the high power car models that are seen on the racing tracks. They are powered by a fuel mix that includes a fuel called nitro, hence they are often referred to as RC nitro cars.

One popular version is the RC high power car. They aren't quite the same as the grown up versions though as they don't lubricate the engine in the same way and so need to have some castor oil added to the fuel blend to make sure they don't become overheated and break down.

If you've considered getting a RC electric car or a nitro high power car then its important to know what the main advantage is of each. That way you can work out what suits your budget and lifestyle.

The downside a RC high power car is that they are more complex and therefore require more maintenance. They also cost more to buy and they aren't as environmentally friendly. Having fuel involved means there is more residue that has to be cleaned up when you're done.

However, because the RC high power car runs on nitro fuel to run its internal combustion engine, you're going to have a lot more maintainence issues than you will with an RC electric car. They also cost more upfront, you've got ongoing costs for fuel and more cleaning up to do because of the exhaust residue. You should also take into account the noise factor when considering a nitro high power car. Because they are very noisy and because of the exhaust, they should never be used indoors.

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