Which is better for a beginner?

The Hosim. It arrives assembled with a radio and batteries, so you charge and drive. The Tamiya needs a build, a controller, a battery and a charger before it moves.

The Hosim. It claims 43 mph on 2S LiPo and accepts 3S. The Tamiya's brushed 540 on 7.2V is a modest trail and dirt speed.

The Tamiya, on average. Its sealed gearbox, ball bearings and oil dampers wear slowly, and Tamiya sells spares for decades. Hosim spares are scarcer.

Is the Tamiya worth the extra money?

Only if you want the kit and the classic body. At $166.59 it still needs a radio, battery and charger, so real cost is well above the Hosim's $142.32.

Can the Tamiya run on LiPo?

Yes, a 7.4V 2S LiPo works with the included ESC, but check the ESC's cutoff and use a LiPo-safe charger. The kit ships with no battery.

Which handles rough ground better?

The Hosim, with 4WD and bigger tires, goes through grass and gravel more easily. The Tamiya is a lighter 2WD buggy best on packed dirt and light off-road.

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Buy the Tamiya Hornet EVO if you want a build project and a 1984 icon with modern suspension. Buy the Hosim if you want to drive it out of the box, fast, with batteries and a radio included. The Hosim is cheaper at $142.32 at Walmart as of November 4, 2026, versus $166.59 at Bay Shore Hobbies & Toys for the Tamiya as of November 4, 2026, but the Tamiya price buys no battery, charger or controller.

Today the Hosim 1/10 RC Cars for Adults Max 68Km/h, 2 Packs 2600mAh Batteries High Speed RC Monster Truck Hobby Grade Remote Control Car, Waterproof RC Truck 4x4 All Terrain Off Road Toy Gift RC Buggy costs $24.27 less at its best price.

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