Well, Pyro were a few 100k and a few k acres smaller and gave button. I'd say only the latter (giving button) was a disadvantage though. QoAs small acre and nw advantage weren't spread on any provinces of significance.
I'd pick Pyros spread and setup any day, despite the small nw and acre disadvantage and knowing Pyro - I have a hard time thinkin' they won't end up on top in this conflict. I'd put QoA as the underdogs in this fight.