I may be a little biased on this, but German Power Metal totally kicks Finnlands butt. Want proof? German thrash metal (Kreator for example) Vs. US thrash metal
Hmmm... that's actually a tough one. Both have their perks and drawbacks, but ultimately I'm going to go with fighters, for the simple fact that they can protect lovers (though they can be both). Devastator (Transformers) vs. GaoGaiGar (GaoGaiGar).
Devastator, he's show as one of the most powerful gestalts ever able to go toe to toe with titans. Gao Gai Gar is a human piloted me, able to take down monsters of the week, but I don't think it has the experience of Devastator. For the record I have a Gao Gai Gar toy, even the hammer arm. Got them while I was in Korea. Village People versus New Kids on the Block?