Class C is a commercially available cab and chassis one ton GM, Ford or Chrysler, these were generally gas engined and light duty auto transmissioned. They can handle average use but tend to to be not so good for long duration extended operation conditions. The floor plans on these tend to be a bit on the smaller side with less attributes. I personally have replaced a lot of exhaust manifolds on class Cs' and exhaust systems tend to disentigrate quickly, suspensions/tires do not hold up well after sitting long durations as they are always loaded. There is a reason they are cheaper to buy.
Class A are built more on the commercial school bus base chassis of the heavy truck builders, are of the Medium duty truck class with more in diesel than gas but you can find both. Suspension options vary more widely but are much more resilient than a one ton, the drive train will most times outlast the owner but repairs are going to be higher dollar when they do break down. Heavier chassis, more amenities it can handle, they will have more rrom and more upscale interior spaces.
Class C usually get from 7-10mpg on gas, the larger class A from 7-12 on diesel so economically they are about the same to drive; services will cost more on a class A as more oil, heavier duty filter(s), more points of lubrication, etc.
If you find them in the same price range for either, buy the class A. If it were me, a Class 5 or 6 air brake truck, a class 7 extended sleeper on a longer chassis and a 5th wheel camper trailer so I could get multiple functions from the truck yet still have the RV capability.
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