Rango, the title character of the animated Gore Verbinski film that hits theaters on March 4, has the voice of Johnny Depp and the life confusion of Ben Stiller in “Greenberg.” But with his chameleon’s scaly green skin and bug-out eyes, we noticed that he’s challenging another lizard for cultural supremacy. How does Rango match up with the Geico gecko?

Rango the Chameleon

* Voice actors not only recorded together, but also used sets, props and costumes

* Generically Midwestern-y

* Kills town-terrorizing hawk, while fleeing in fear

* Somehow becomes sheriff

* Potential destroyer of town: a vicious, hat-wearing snake

* Hawaiian shirt

The Geico Gekko

* Developed during SAG strike, since ad campaign couldn’t use live actors

* Generically British-y

* Produces full-sized wallet, even though tiny and pocket-less

* Somehow becomes corporate executive

* Potential Geico spokesanimal: the Taco Bell Chihuahua

* Bare-ass naked