(It is) Perceived as somewhat equal, in terms of relevance, maybe.

Preference does not go to the one with more kills, more glory, more history, ...the better story, then?

If only image and appearance are of concern, than perhaps, the thing is dead and hollow, just an unwieldy toy, with spin worth sloppily injected outside its concept domain.

(Actually, 'I' suspect, one should be measurably more effective than the other.
Test, and here would have been fine, if not for the physical displacement.
If selection limited, a combination for efficiency...)