RC Cars are a source of entertainment for many people of all ages. In the past couple of years many people have been choosing RC Cars as a hobby. In the RC world there are generally two types of vehicles. For beginners, electric powered Radio Control Cars are recommended. They are inexpensive and easy to maintain. A charged battery is used to power the vehicle. On the other hand, gas powered Radio Control Cars are recommended for the more advanced users. These vehicles are more powerful and perform better than electric powered Radio Control Cars. These types of RC Cars are expensive and noisy. They require routine tuning and knowledge of auto performance to reach optimal usage.

When choosing a RC Car, you need to determine which type will meet your needs. It is best that you consider your level of experience, knowledge, and how you plan to use your RC Car when making your decision. Below is information on the types of RC Cars.

On-Road RC Cars

On-road RC Cars are the most common forms of Radio Control Cars. The standard size for on-road RC Cars is 1:10 scale. On-road Radio Control Cars are also available in smaller and larger sizes such as 1:18 and 1:6 scales.

Both electric & gas powered Radio Control Cars can be purchased either ready to run or as self-build kits. If you are looking for speed, then on-road Radio Control Cars should be your choice. On-road RC Cars are typically used in RC racing.

Off-Road RC Cars

If you want to be able to run your Radio Control Car just about anywhere, you'll definitely need the rugged construction of an off-road RC Cars. These radio control Vehicles have the ability to handle hills, uneven terrain, jumps, grass, and sand.

Off-road Radio Control Cars can also be purchased ready to run or as self-build kits. They are available in electric and gas powered format.

Due to their rugged and durable construction, off-road Radio Control Cars are not known to be very fast.