Associated vs Ansmann

[Indie55]

The last time I raced buggies was 20 years ago. I've just got my Kyosho Ultima Pro running again, on a 20 year old brushed motor. I know nothing about brushless systems and LiPos.

A few of us fancy getting 1:8th scale buggies. Brushless RTR. My mate thinks he'll get an Ansmann Viper 2.0. It's got a 2250 motor. I like the look of the Associated RC8.2e RS. That's got a 2000 motor. Does that mean the Viper will be faster?

Is the vast price difference worth paying? I assume the build quality will be better on the Associated. Or do I assume too much?