Cheetah vs Chimpanzee
Cheetah vs chimpanzee
Near enough equal on weight
Cheetah and chimpanzee are near enough identical on weight.
A cheetah and a chimpanzee can be compared on 3 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Cheetah | Chimpanzee | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 34–72 kg | 27–70 kg |
| Height | 0.7–0.9 m | 1–1.5 m |
| Typical lifespan | 8–17 yr | 30–60 yr |
What the numbers say
- Cheetah and chimpanzee are near enough identical on weight.
- Chimpanzee is somewhat greater than cheetah on height — about 1.5×.
- Chimpanzee is 3.5× cheetah on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Cheetah 34–72 kg
Chimpanzee 27–70 kg
Cheetah
The fastest land animal, with a lightweight frame and semi-retractable claws for traction.
Chimpanzee
Along with the bonobo, humanity's closest living relative, sharing about 98.8% of our DNA.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, cheetah or chimpanzee?
- Cheetah and chimpanzee are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do cheetahs and chimpanzees compare on height?
- Cheetah: 0.7–0.9 m. Chimpanzee: 1–1.5 m. Chimpanzee is somewhat greater than cheetah on height — about 1.5×.
- How do cheetahs and chimpanzees compare on typical lifespan?
- Cheetah: 8–17 yr. Chimpanzee: 30–60 yr. Chimpanzee is 3.5× cheetah on typical lifespan.
Related pages
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution