Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24.16.250.42-20130428184051/@comment-8505655-20130428235618

It's time to get scientific:

Exhibit A: XLR8 is the speed alien choice of both Ben 10,000s (read: Master Control). The second Ben 10,000 was introduced at roughly the same time as Fasttrack, so the creators were aware of their decision.

Exhibit B: The creators tend to like balance, so most aliens, if weaker than another, will have some "consolation power." Fasttrack has been confirmed stronger than XLR8. That said, Fasttrack has shown greater difficulty in slowing. Some argue that this is because he moves more quickly.

Exhibit C: XLR8 is equipped with wheeled feet, an aerodynamic form, and a protective visor. Fasttrack is very humanoid, lacking all of these. Furthermore, XLR8 has been noted to have friction manipulation abilities, which have never been mentioned in the context of Fasttrack.

Exhibit D: Fasttrack is often used when heavy objects or people must be carried, or when a physical confronation can be foreseen. On other occasions, XLR8 has proven to be the more common choice for speed.

Exhibit E: To be fair, Fasttrack has received far less screen time. However, XLR8 has demonstrated a greater range of speed based powers, as well enhanced speed in areas other than running. XLR8 has also approached virtual invisibility on account of his speed.

Feel free to draw from this list for your own conclusions, but I would argue that the evidence says XLR8 is faster. I also believe that Derrick J. Wyatt said something in favor of XLR8, though I cannot cite it at this time. I'll post later if I find it.