Electric vs Nitro - Opinions Please?

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Hi All

I have asked this question aimed at nitro users but wanted to get some opinions from electic runners.

I used to keep rc cars as a teenager and raced them for a while, since then travelling, job, wife, kids etc.... all happened and it got forgotten about. I found my cars recently at my parents house (original tamya hotshot and one of the first kyosho ultimas - shows how long ago it was), and now I have more time again I'd like to get back into it, and so naturally have a few questions... I would not class myself as a complete beginner so dont want to buy a car that I will end up changing in few months for something better.

Is there a difference now between a decent electric car and a nitro, ie compare something like a schumacher cat sx to a associated rc8 (I know there is a difference in scale.

1/10 or 1/8 scale? and any other advice anyone feels they can offer me - I have read the beginner stickies which are similar to advice I have had in model shops. I realise this hobby has changed a lot since I was last a part, so just trying to work out what will more enjoyable to run and potentially race. It will be an off road buggy I'll be buying and not an on road or a truggy or other variant.

Thanks

Chris