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It basically comes down to personal preference. What one likes another may view as a liability.
Here are some pros and cons of both:
Manual:
Manual transmissions tend to be heavier built and give you more control over rpm's versus speed and will also keep you more in your powerband.
Automatic:
The torque converter gives you unlimited gearing. No clutch to burn up.Keep the tranny cool and it will survive a long time. One less peddle for your foot to slide off and for you to worry about. Ever try to start a stalled truck facing uphill/downhill just past/before the obstical you just cleared, or are about to attempt with a stick? With an auto you can keep one foot on the brake, pop it into neutral or park and start it. With a clutch you have to pop it into neutral with one foot on the clutch, one on the brake, and one on the gas peddle (3foot shuffle can be a challenge). Plus your not going to stall an engine with an auto tranny, like you will by popping the clutch on a manual.With an auto you don't lose momentum while shifting gears.The auto tranny is longer, thus giving you better front dirveshaft angles. The auto will weigh roughly twice as much as a manual, and that weight is typically at the center of the vehicle, helps with your trucks center of gravity. One problem with an auto is if you rip a line while wheeling your in trouble.Making sure it stays cool it a key also.
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Is an Automatic or manual transmission better in a muscle car?
MANUAL TRANSMISSION because its more powerful and quicker then a automatic. Your muscle car will not have muscle without a manual transmission
Can you replace a standard transmission with an automatic transmission?
Yes it can be done, but there is really no point as it is a big job and will cost more than its worth. Plus a manual transmission is way better than a automatic. If you would rather have a automatic transmission it would be wise to just sell the vehicle that has the manual and buy a vehicle equipped with an automatic.
Is Automatic transmission better than manual?
It is not necessarily better it is just more convenient. A manual transmission car will normally get a little better mileage. An automatic is more costly to build so the vehicle costs more to buy. An automatic is easier to drive because you do not have to shift. Their are pros & cons to each one.
What kind of transmission is better for city driving?
An automatic transmission is better than a manual transmission for city driving. It cuts down on the fatigue of constant shifting and reduces rollback.
Which is more fuel efficient a manual transmission or an automatic transmission?
In the past a manual transmission equipped vehicle would always get better fuel mileage. But on cars built in the last 5 years that is not always true. There are some vehicles where the A/T equipped vehicle gets as good or better fuel mileage than a manual. Especially cars equipped with a CVT automatic transmission.
What is more fuel efficient the manual or automatic transmission?
In the past a manual transmission equipped vehicle would always get better fuel mileage. But on cars built in the last 5 years that is not always true. There are some vehicles where the A/T equipped vehicle gets as good or better fuel mileage than a manual. Especially cars equipped with a CVT automatic transmission.
Is a SM465 manual transmission better than a 700R4 automatic transmission?
If your going to be yanking and pulling big or heavy loads, The stright stick Trans. would be better.
What is the difference between a manual and an automatic car?
manuel has a stick transmission auto is automatic transmission A manual transmission is you shift gears manually by pressing the clutch as you increase speed, and overtime you will change clutch disk and has a better mileage than automatic transmission. Automatic transmission you don't need any shifting, the car does it for you.But the price of the car is a little bit higher like a thousand more or less.And you have to check your transmission fluid most of the time.
Can you switch a automatic transmission to a standard?
Yes it can be done, but there is really no point as it is a big job and will cost more than its worth. Plus a manual transmission is way better than a automatic. If you would rather have a automatic transmission it would be wise to just sell the vehicle that has the manual and buy a vehicle equipped with an automatic.
Are vehicles with automatic transmission less fuel efficient than manual ones?
A standard shift vehicle combined with good driving habits can get better fuel mileage than an automatic transmission vehicle.
Is manual gear better than automatic gear?
Yes, manual is better than automatic gears.
Can you convert a 1993 z28 camaro automatic transmission to a manual?
yea but its a pain. better off finding a stick car
