That's a good way to put it. There are definitely a few things one could have over the other but they are two very different attractions. I just think for those to say 'best ride ever' 'there is nothing better at Disney or Universal' may be a stretch for some opinions, because there are definitely some very unique and cool elements for ROTR but i also have to just bring to play Hagrids' new features and technology. Because even though i have only gone to
Disneyland Paris for parks outside of the continental US, I was very impressed by Ratatouille's trackless system so i have just been waiting for WDW to catch up.
All in all i think that there are many elements of ROTR that are amazing/mind blowing/fascinating/well done/any other compliments that exist!
But for me personally:
"Queue": ROTR hands down
Story: ROTR. Even though i am very much in the HP fandom, just preferred one over the other.
Animatronics: Hagrids just because i thought ROTR was a little awkward at times or maybe something just wasn't lining up when i rode
Special effects: ROTR
Thrill: Hagrids
The vehicle in Hagrids >
The rideabilty in Hagrids > (i know some thought it was a little jerky but i mean you are on a 'motorcycle' )
*will wait for the tomatoes to be thrown at me as i get off the stage*