The only nitro I've ever had was the worst experience and waste of money I've ever made.
If you're not racing then Electric will be more affordable. Some would argue this.
Electric, people say is more expensive to run than gas because "batteries". Batts can range from 9 bucks to 89 bucks, and people who buy the 89 dollar batts Race. I mean, think, 25 bucks for a gallon of trinity nitro 25% (where I live)... lasts from a week to a month, whereas a 9 dollar battery will not give you much run time, but will last you about a year... I have an old 1500 that I bought in 5th grade... I'm in 10th now...
Just my 2cents