Ah, yes, the infamous boy band showdown, the old vs. the new has finally appeared. The Backstreet Boys is a classic heart-throb band, constantly keeping their fans at arms length.

Sixteen years later, the time of the boy band has once again found their way back into our hearts and One Direction is leading the way. One Direction is the famous British boy group who seem to only want to have fun and enjoy life. Who is the ultimate boy band? Let’s take a closer look.

BACKSTREET BOYS: This group of guys formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. In 1996, the boy band rose to fame with their album “Backstreet Boys.” After coming out with a couple albums, they broke up the band. The BSB reunited in 2005 and released another album, “Never Gone.” After touring, Richardson, a band member, left the group to pursue other dreams and interested. However in 2012, Richardson rejoined the band, and they came out with the album “In a World like This,” released July 2013. They were the first band to have 9 albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

ONE DIRECTION: Originating from London, this band formed in 2010. After finishing in third place in a British TV show, The X-Factor, they signed with Syco Record and came out with their first album, “Up All Night,” in 2011. They released their next album a year later. They have sold 19 million singles and 10 million albums, and have hit the top of most major markets. The band has won multiple awards such as three MTV VMAs and two BRIT Awards. Additionally, they are one of the most popular images of this decade.

These are hard cold facts. The showdown between theses two bands is at a stand still. You can’t beat the classics, yet change is always good right?