Basically the opposite of yours. I mean, matches are faster and over quicker in WoT, sure, but the actual "shooting at other tanks" bit takes more time.
There's something to be said for being able to wade into combat and have fun because you know you can take a few hits as opposed to playing "rocket tag with duds" that you get in Warthunder.
Plus, I like the visual system when it works meta-right and the idea that my crew and their skills are another component of the tank I need to keep track of. The idea of always being able to see everybody never struck through for me because the actual optical systems and field of views were different on different tanks.
Not saying it's bad, plenty of people like a more simulated shooter, but it's not for me. That said, Wargaming (creators of WoT) has been up to shenanigans with a Jimquisition episode in the offing, so fuck them at least temporarily.