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Assuming gear ratio (between chainwheel and cog) is the same ...... big is (overall) better!
more loading on small cog/chainwheel (and chain) plus less teeth (per revolution) to withstand the load. Also, greater 'movement' of chain with the reduced diameter (REF: 'larger jockey wheels').