Bitcoin is far superior as a currency in every single aspect and for these exact reasons, though gold has intrinsic value as a precious metal and could - depending how well or bad bitcoin does - hold its value longer. I would still prefer to take the chance with bitcoin though as I think bitcoin will become worth more than gold again in the near future.
I got the same feeling with you but somehow many still believe that Gold is the superior one mainly due to it being in a very long run but bitcoin has many upper hands if compared to gold and it should be the right choice