Cape Buffalo vs Jaguar
Who would win?
Cape Buffalo toss-up
| Cape Buffalo | Jaguar | |
|---|---|---|
| 66.9 | Power index | 65.5 |
| A | Tier | A |
| #19 | Rank | #24 |
| 750 kg | Weight | 100 kg |
| 2.7 m | Length | 2.5 m |
| 1.5 m | Height | 75 cm |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 20 years | Lifespan | 12 years |
Cape Buffalo wins this matchup 52% 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 defense (70 vs 48). Its power index is 66.9 against 65.5 for the Jaguar.
Size matters here: a typical adult Cape Buffalo weighs about 750 kg (1,653 lb), roughly 7.5× the Jaguar's 100 kg.
The Jaguar's best chance is its agility (82 vs 55), plus abilities like Cranial Breaker Bite and Riverbank Ambush. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Cape Buffalo or Jaguar?
Cape Buffalo. Cape Buffalo wins this matchup 52% 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 defense (70 vs 48). Its power index is 66.9 against 65.5 for the Jaguar.
Which is bigger, the Cape Buffalo or the Jaguar?
The Cape Buffalo (750 kg) is heavier than the Jaguar (100 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Jaguar is more agile (82 vs 55).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works