# RC Car Compare

> Spec-first catalog and comparison site for RC cars. Independent reviews, detailed specifications, head-to-head comparisons, and buying guides for 62+ RC cars from Traxxas, Arrma, Losi, Axial, and more.

## Main sections
- [Car Catalog](https://rccarcompare.com/): Browse all 62+ RC cars with filters by category, brand, scale, price, drivetrain, and motor type.
- [Head-to-Head Comparisons](https://rccarcompare.com/compare): Side-by-side spec comparisons of similar RC cars.
- [Best Of / Roundups](https://rccarcompare.com/best): Buying guides: best for beginners, best crawlers, best under $200, etc.
- [Guides](https://rccarcompare.com/guides): Educational articles covering brushed vs brushless, scales explained, 2WD vs 4WD, etc.
- [API / Dataset](https://rccarcompare.com/api/cars): Full car catalog as JSON for programmatic access.

## URL patterns
- /cars/{car-id} — Individual car review with specs, pros/cons, verdict, and where to buy
- /compare/{car1-vs-car2} — Head-to-head comparison article for two similar cars
- /best/{roundup-slug} — Buying guide for a specific category or budget
- /guides/{guide-slug} — Educational guide article

## Data fields per car
- brand, name, category, scale
- price (USD MSRP)
- specs: top speed (mph), weight (lbs), dimensions (inches), wheelbase, ground clearance
- drivetrain (2WD / 4WD / AWD), motor type (Brushed / Brushless), waterproof (yes/no)
- battery compatibility
- editorial: verdict, pros, cons, best for

## Roundup categories
- Best RC Cars for Beginners
- Best RC Cars for Bashers
- Best RC Crawlers
- Best Drift RC Cars
- Best RC Cars Under $200 / $300 / $500
- Best RC Trucks
- Best Brushless RC Cars
- Best RC Cars for Kids

## Full catalog
- [llms-full.txt](https://rccarcompare.com/llms-full.txt): Complete car-by-car listing with all specs. Use this for detailed queries.

## Notes
- Specs compiled from manufacturer listings and normalized for comparison.
- Prices are MSRP and may change; see page timestamps.
- All content is server-rendered via Next.js static generation, so no JavaScript is needed.
- Structured data (schema.org JSON-LD) on every car page and comparison page.