Famous Cases | Historical Tales | Vampires | Zombies
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The above poster may seem fanciful today, but in ancient times zombies and vampires were frequently pitted against each other for the enjoyment of bloodthirsty spectators. So which is more formidable? It's a question I'm commonly asked. In the vernacular of boxing, here's the tale of the tape:
| Attribute | Vampires | Zombies | Advantage |
| Brain | Highly Developed | Barely Functional | Vampires |
| Eyes | Night Vision | Extreme Myopia | Vampires |
| Sense of Smell | Above Average | Exceptional | Zombies |
| Hearing | Exceptional | Impaired | Vampires |
| Jaws | Powerful | Vice-like | Zombies |
| Nervous System | Normal | Capable of Repair | Zombies |
| Circulatory System | Resilient | Virtually indestructible | Zombies |
| Strength | Exceptional | Powerful Grip | Vampires |
| Speed/Agility | Advanced | Stiff-limbed, slow | Vampires |
When vampires and zombies were pitted together in one-on-one competition, the vampire's advantage in the areas of speed/agility and brain power would usually be enough to trump the zombie's indestructibility. But the zombie tendency to cluster together in large packs often spelled trouble for vampires when the two met out in the real world.