Cable vs. hydraulic tranny

What't the difference between a cable transmission and a hydraulic transmission? Does one work better than the other, or is one more reliable than the other? Thanks.

The hydro is better overall. Stop being cheap.
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Haha, believe me, if I could afford to get all of the top-quality parts I would. I only have about $3500 bucks. I could get a '91 CRX HF for 2k, and have enough money for the b16A1 swap right away. Or I could get a '92 civic hatch for 2500 and wait forever until I have the $2300 required for the SiR II. I'm going to college next month, so I won't be working for awhile. You see my dilemna.

hydrolic is better in one sense: it can be routed through any space. other than that, it's the same. or...well...i guess a good point with the cable is you don't have to replace fluids...

I asked the same question at a speed shop and the guy told me that cable shifts faster or some shit. I dont see how that could be but anyone know?