It primarily depends on the skill of the practitioner. Ask yourself who would win a gun fight - - the guy with a revolver, or the guy with a semi-automatic pistol. They are both just as deadly, and it all depends on who has the best aim, and who gets off the first accurate, fatal shot. Chances are, they might just end up both getting seriously wounded or killing each other.
There is an old saying. When two tigers fight, one will end up dead, and the other will crawl away badly wounded.
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The question of one art being better than another art is ALWAYS a matter of opinion based on individual likes, dislikes, and preferences.
As to the successful application of one method or another in real-life self defense, it depends greatly on the level of skill and development of the practitioner, as well as the quality of instruction more than the art itself.