Who is faster a snail or a catapiller?

Generally, caterpillars are faster than snails. While the speed of both can vary by species, caterpillars can move relatively quickly for their size, often inching along at a rate of about 1 centimeter per second. In contrast, common garden snails typically move at a much slower pace, around 0.013 meters per second. Therefore, in most cases, a caterpillar will outpace a snail.