| Polar Bear | Gorilla |
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| Wins 99.70% of 1k fights | Wins 0.30% of 1k fights |
I'm taking a little break from adding some new features to Fantasy Brawls - The Online Game to bring to you an interesting matchup between the biggest, baddest bear around, the Polar Bear, and the apex ape, the Gorilla. Both animals are massive, powerful, and cunning, but which of these creatures would walk out alive if they ever met face-to-face? Let's find out on this week's Fantasy Brawl by first analyzing each combatant's strength.
Comparing the strength of a Polar Bear to that of a Gorilla is difficult given the drastically different anatomy of the two animals. Gorillas excel at tasks that involve pulling, grabbing, and striking. Polar bears are built for powerful bites, explosive charges, and devastating paw swipes.
So no matter how we slice it, the comparison won't be apples to apples. But here's a chart summarizing the feats of strength for the two beasts.
| Trait | Polar Bear | Gorilla |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 900 - 1,600 lbs (males) | 300 - 500 lbs (males) |
| Height (Standing) | Up to 10 ft | 5 ft 6 in (on two legs) |
| Bite Force | 1,200 PSI | ~1,300 PSI |
| Max Lift (Estimated) | ~2,200 lbs (lifting a full-grown walrus) | ~1,800 lbs (bench press equivalent) |
| Grip Strength | Unknown, but enough to lift large seals | 1,800 - 2,000 PSI |
Polar bears are absolute powerhouses.
These beasts can flip over 2,000-pound walruses and have been seen dragging beluga whales onto ice sheets.
Gorillas are insanely strong for their size.
They can bench press 1,800 pounds and have a grip so strong they could crush bones with ease. Their power is more compact and explosive.
The bite force is close, but gorillas have a slight edge.
While the bear has a massive 1,200 PSI bite, a gorilla's 1,300 PSI chomp is slightly stronger—though not designed for slicing through thick hides like the bear’s.
Dexterity vs brute force.
The gorilla has the advantage in agility and hand use, but the bear's sheer bulk and raw strength would be overwhelming.
When it comes down to pure raw strength, the Polar Bear gets the W. Its size, power, and ability to generate force make it a titan among land predators. The gorilla, while freakishly strong for its weight, just doesn't have the sheer muscle mass or crushing force to match up to the bear's brutal power. But strength alone doesn’t win fight..speed and agility play a huge role. Let’s see how these animals compare in that department.
Gorillas are known for their impressive agility and can move at speeds up to 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour) when chased or threatened. They are highly adaptable climbers and have excellent reflexes, allowing them to outmaneuver opponents with ease. On the other hand, polar bears are not known for their speed; they typically move at a walking pace and can run short distances at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour (40 kilometers per hour).
Given their natural speed and agility, gorillas take this round. But will speed alone be enough to overcome the polar bear? Let's find out in the battle arena!
Gorillas are tough, powerful, and intelligent creatures. And if put up against most animals, they would come out on top... just not against Ice Bears. These frozen ursas are too large and strong to handle in a one-on-one confrontation. If these two were to ever bump into each other in the wild, the Polar Bear would easily smash the Gorilla.
If you want to see the mighty silverback in the arena again, check out the battle simulator showcasing Gorilla vs Tiger. And if you'd like to play out this battle yourself in a beautifully pixelated turn-based fight, head over to Fantasy Brawls - The Online Game.
Posted by: Matt Irving on 03/17/2025
