My cheeky response, which is of far more use to the young real world pilots, not those doing an assignment or theory exam.
The one who gets to 5000' with optimal engine parameters, and had greater safety margin in the early part of the take off is the pilot who used best rate plus 10-35 knots (depending on type).
He also got to 5000' a little further down range, and had a better view of traffic along the way etc.
