{"id":818,"date":"2017-05-26T05:12:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T05:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/product145.com\/?p=818"},"modified":"2018-06-22T19:31:10","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T19:31:10","slug":"nitro-vs-electric-rc-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/product145.com\/nitro-vs-electric-rc-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Nitro vs Electric RC Cars – Which one do I pick?!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Nitro vs Electric RC cars is a question, which sooner or later confounds most beginner RC hobbyists. Selection of the right vehicle choice usually means the difference between enjoyment and frustration and determines whether your RC flies on tracks or graces the junkyard for eternity.<\/p>\n
The choice of the right RC vehicle will depend upon personal preferences, expertise level, speed requirements, track and terrain, neighborhood, size requirements, fuel availability and your level of commitment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Sounds complex? Do not fear! following article discusses in length Nitro vs Electric RC cars based on engine, power, body, chassis and maintenance.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Contents<\/p> First and foremost, the drive mechanism that makes your wheels turn is completely different for Electric and Nitro RCs. Nitro RCs utilize a combustible engine just like a real car, whereas Electric RCs rely upon an electric powered motor for driving force.<\/p>\n For most, the actual engine, and the accompanied tinkering are the real charm when using Nitro vehicles. The miniature automobile based engine utilizes compression and expansion cycles to make your vehicle go.<\/p>\n Generally 2-stroke the complete engine consists of the engine itself, exhaust ports, side ports, air filter, carburetor, flywheels, clutches and fuel. Crankshafts with connecting rods alternates the piston between compression and ignition, hence the name 2 stroke. As a result of combustion, power is generated and transmitted to the wheels through transmission train. Exhaust ports are used to vent off burnt products.<\/p>\n Nitro RCs give real exhaust smoke and that whrrrrr engine sound.<\/p>\n
\nMOTOR AND ENGINE DIFFERENCE<\/span><\/h2>\n
Engine Based Nitro RC’s<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nAir from the air filter and fuel from carburetor enter into the combustion chamber.<\/p>\n