VincentYu
Jun 04, 2008, 11:17 PM
RC cars come in many shapes and sizes, from 1/24 scale models you can run on a tabletop to ? scale behemoths that are as big as a tabletop. Here's a quick overview of the most popular RC categories:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
1/10 scale Buggies: Sleek and fast, buggies are great for racing or play. Most are two-wheel-drive (2WD), with top speeds of about 15-30 mph. For use on- or off-road.
1/10 scale Stadium trucks: Stadium trucks share much of their componentry with buggies, but are wider and can handle rougher terrain thanks to increased suspension travel. Most are two-wheel-drive (2WD), with top speeds of about 15-30 mph. For use on- or off-road.
1/10 scale Monster trucks: This popular category includes 2WD and 4WD trucks. The 2WD models are more affordable and use a single motor; the 4WD monsters use two motors for super torque and crushing power. Both have soft, long-travel suspension to soak up bumps.Top speed is about 15mph. For use on- or off-road.
1/10 scale Touring cars: These are probably the most realistic electric RC cars, with bodies just like those you see on the highway everyday. Tourers are 4WD, and can go as fast as 40mph with the right motor. For use on-road only.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
1/10 scale Buggies: Sleek and fast, buggies are great for racing or play. Most are two-wheel-drive (2WD), with top speeds of about 15-30 mph. For use on- or off-road.
1/10 scale Stadium trucks: Stadium trucks share much of their componentry with buggies, but are wider and can handle rougher terrain thanks to increased suspension travel. Most are two-wheel-drive (2WD), with top speeds of about 15-30 mph. For use on- or off-road.
1/10 scale Monster trucks: This popular category includes 2WD and 4WD trucks. The 2WD models are more affordable and use a single motor; the 4WD monsters use two motors for super torque and crushing power. Both have soft, long-travel suspension to soak up bumps.Top speed is about 15mph. For use on- or off-road.
1/10 scale Touring cars: These are probably the most realistic electric RC cars, with bodies just like those you see on the highway everyday. Tourers are 4WD, and can go as fast as 40mph with the right motor. For use on-road only.