In this article, I will review the stocks Honeywell International and United Technologies to determine which is currently the best long-term buy. I will examine each stock's value as a stable, growth, value, and defensive investment based on a wide number of metrics. The results of this analysis lead me to believe that currently Honeywell International is the better long term investment option for investors looking for stronger growth and total return potential. While United Technologies is the stronger value play based on its current valuations and higher dividend yield. In this article, I will be taking a look at both United Technologies (NYSE:UTX) and Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) to help determine which is the better long term investment for specific types of investors based on a variety of metrics. In doing so, I will be reviewing each stock based on the following characteristics: More