RC
Cars and Trucks -> Comparison
of Nitro RC Cars
Comparing
the Newest Nitro RC Cars
Here is a side by side comparison of some of
the best nitro rc cars that are ready to run out of the box. The CEN
CT5, HPI Nitro RS4 Evo 3 and the Traxxas Nitro 4-TEC 3.3.

| |
CEN
CT5 |
HPI
Nitro RS4 Evo 3 |
Traxxas
Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 |
| Scale |
1/10 |
1/10 |
1/10 |
| Engine |
2.5
big block (PS) |
T3.0 |
TRX
3.3 |
| Starter |
Pull
start |
Roto
Start |
EZ-Start |
| Transmission |
2
speed |
2
speed |
2
speed |
| Drivetrain |
4wd |
4wd |
4wd |
| Type |
3
belt |
Shaft |
3
belt |
| Differential |
Bevel
gear |
Gear |
Planetary |
| Suspension |
Pivot
ball |
Hinge |
|
| Tires |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Width |
196mm |
|
198mm |
| Weight |
1900gm
(67.8oz) |
|
65.25oz |
| Radio |
Skyion
FM |
HPI
TF-1 AM |
Traxxas
TQ |
| Speed |
73.4mph |
50mph |
70mph |
| Est.
Price |
$319 |
$294 |
$339 |
| Awards |
|
|
RCCA
Reader's Choice 2009 |
| Bodies |
Porsche
911, BMW 320i, Subaru WRX, Mini Cooper, Mercedes CLK, Ford GT |
Mustang,
Corvette |
Single
body |
I would choose the following in order of preferrence 1) CEN CT5, 2)
Traxxas Nitro 4TEC 3.3 and 3) HPI Nitro RS4 Evo 3. Enjoy and be safe.
You can buy these from popular online
rc hobby shops.
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