It’s the gearing is my guess. And, if you have no experience with Traxxas vehicles after your novel experience with a much faster more refined armma platform, it’s likely you are just underwhelmed.
I know after driving my sledge, my Xmaxx seems slower then if I drive only my Xmaxx.
Both are great RC’s. I own both and enjoy both. The maxx 2 is faster top speed. Both are quick but, the rustler is quicker.
The maxx v2 is a pretty stable ride. But, it’s not as stable as the vxl rustler. Both respond well in the air. With the maxx being the better of the two.
Both are...