depends if they are hunting lions
They are both apex hunters, hunt in groups, mammals and they are both carnivores.
hunters
Actually they are almost even. The cheetah has speeded to hunt with, and the lion has its pride that's works together.
Lions are ambush hunters. They hunt as a group. They stay low and hidden and go near an unsuspecting prey like a Gazelle or a Zebra and then once sufficiently close, they sprint and take down the prey. All animals of the pride take part in the hunt.
They are hunters who hunt for trophys.
hunters
Animals that eat hunters are lions and tigers
Tigers and lions are different in several ways. Tigers are typically larger and have striped fur, while lions have a mane and are more social animals, living in prides. Tigers are solitary hunters, while lions hunt in groups. Additionally, tigers are found in Asia, while lions are found in Africa.
Tigers evolved as lone hunters because of their generally forested habitat. Lions hunt in prides because of the more open environment they live in leaves them to have more success stalking prey in a group.
Hunters, and ligers
Lions, leopards and hyenas will hunt and kill cheetah cubs.
Lions hunt only when they are hungry and feel they are in danger.