African Elephant vs Rhinoceros
Who would win?
African Elephant slight edge
| African Elephant | Rhinoceros | |
|---|---|---|
| 80.9 | Power index | 72.5 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #3 | Rank | #11 |
| 5.5 t | Weight | 2.3 t |
| 6.6 m | Length | 3.8 m |
| 3.6 m | Height | 1.8 m |
| 24 km/h | Top speed | 40 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 65 years | Lifespan | 40 years |
African Elephant wins this matchup 64% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 5 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (94 vs 82). Its power index is 80.9 against 72.5 for the Rhinoceros.
Size matters here: a typical adult African Elephant weighs about 5.5 t (6.1 US tons), roughly 2.4× the Rhinoceros's 2.3 t.
The Rhinoceros's best chance is its agility (56 vs 45), plus abilities like Two-Tonne Horn Charge and Scent-Midden Intelligence. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, African Elephant or Rhinoceros?
African Elephant. African Elephant wins this matchup 64% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 5 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (94 vs 82). Its power index is 80.9 against 72.5 for the Rhinoceros.
Which is bigger, the African Elephant or the Rhinoceros?
The African Elephant (5.5 t) is heavier than the Rhinoceros (2.3 t).
Which is faster?
The Rhinoceros is faster, with a top speed of 40 km/h.
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works