SnakeFighter64
Smash Obsessed
There is also the fact that, while Banjo and Kazooie can only carry a certain amount of both kinds of feathers to allow flight and wonder wing, DK and Diddy’s Strong Kong and Jetpack abilities each draw from the exact same source if Crystal coconuts. So while they can carry more, they’ll use both up faster, if you see my point.Banjo could transform into a T-Rex, which seems to be his most powerful form. But the moon is significantly larger than a T-Rex, and DK clobbered that no problem.
There’s also the Jinjonator, but considering his victory over Tiki Tong DK can apparently take down ancient magical forces as well.
Kazooie’s natural ability trumps Diddy’s jetpack, so an air battle goes in their favor.
Banjo is much more laid back, to Kazooie’s chagrin. DK and Diddy are all about action, always looking for the next adventure. So they’re probably in better shape.
Banjo and Kazooie do have a knack for beating creatures three times their size though. However, so does DK.
Banjo and Kazooie could probably take Diddy solo, but with DK and all his canon feats I think the Kongs take it.
There’s also the fact that, while DK may be great at taking brute force damage, elemental abilities like fire and ice always seam to get the bettter of him really quick if the opponent manages to land a hit. And look at all those elemental eggs you get in Tooie. Though the Coconut Gun and Peanut Popgun do both have homing properties, so there is that.