Rabbits
Chinchillas
Dogs
Ferrets
Guinea Pigs
This is to see what animal people would prefer. Cats or Chinchillas?
Cat's isn't among your animal choices...on a forum for chinchillas of course they are going to love chinchillas...
Personally I can't say I have a favorite...same way with skin kids...you love them all unconditionally for who they are...We have English Bulldogs, Ornate Wood turtles, a Ball Python and Chinchillas...
Does that mean I hate Guinea Pigs...ABSOLUTELY NOT! I love Guinea Pigs! I had one when I was small with tons of fur calics and was calico. He was so cool...Why did I not choose a guinea pig for my son...but went with chinchillas...their urine doesn't have the odor that a guinea pig has...they just don't really smell. And they are cute and I love how they stand on their back legs...and hop around...They are definately entertaining.
Your asking which is "better"...I can't say any of our pets are better than the other...each have their own qualities that make them special...if you own a certain species of pet...it's because they've pulled on your heartstrings...So I didn't mark any of your animals on the list...
A ferret lover...would be better to sing the praises of ferrets. If you just want our opinions...I think you're going to be disappointed with my answer...if your looking to decide what you personally want as a pet. I would suggest you join forums of each of the ones listed above...research...and then bottomline...decide which one you find that the husbandry is do-able for you...and not a chore. That's a big factor in my opinion...for if you know what your getting into...and are willing to do it without sighing every time it comes to the care of the pet...then you can appreciate that animal for who it is...far better.
Have a great day!