Hey smart science people! Non-religious evolution quesiton..?

You are off to a good start. The rate of evolution is not controlled by generation time alone. Mutations increase with age, so long lived A will have more new genes per generation than B. B will shuffle its genes to discover better combinations faster. The optimal lifespan is a trade-off between these and other factors, such as parental care. For more information about mutation rates read The Cooperative Gene, Mark Ridley.