Black Rhinoceros vs Cape Buffalo
Who would win?
Black Rhinoceros toss-up
| Black Rhinoceros | Cape Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| 69.4 | Power index | 66.9 |
| A | Tier | A |
| #14 | Rank | #19 |
| 1.2 t | Weight | 750 kg |
| 3.5 m | Length | 2.7 m |
| 1.65 m | Height | 1.5 m |
| 50 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 35 years | Lifespan | 20 years |
Black Rhinoceros wins this matchup 54% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (82 vs 76). Its power index is 69.4 against 66.9 for the Cape Buffalo.
Size matters here: a typical adult Black Rhinoceros weighs about 1.2 t (1.3 US tons), roughly 1.6× the Cape Buffalo's 750 kg.
The Cape Buffalo's best chance is its intelligence (56 vs 48), plus abilities like Boss-Backed Collision and Reciprocal Defense. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Black Rhinoceros or Cape Buffalo?
Black Rhinoceros. Black Rhinoceros wins this matchup 54% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (82 vs 76). Its power index is 69.4 against 66.9 for the Cape Buffalo.
Which is bigger, the Black Rhinoceros or the Cape Buffalo?
The Black Rhinoceros (1.2 t) is heavier than the Cape Buffalo (750 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Black Rhinoceros is more agile (59 vs 55).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works