The main types of transmissions in the automotive world are manual and automatic, though the latter type often gets broken down into conventional gearboxes and continuously variable units without. Basically, automatic transmissions are easier to use and more comfortable for the driver, while manual transmission vehicles are less expensive and more involved. of course, there are exceptions to any rule and the only way to be sure which one is right for you is to go for a test drive.. The main difference in operating a car with a stick shift vs. one with automatic trasmission is that you need to shift gears based on the vehicle's speed and this requires the use of the clutch pedal and the gear shift (stick)..
Consumer reports in 2014 reported in a comparison of manual and automatic transmission that a stick shift can improve gas mileage from 2 to 5 mpg and can cost as much as $800 to $1,200 less than an automatic.. Cars with manual transmissions are traditionally known to be more fuel efficient, but automatic transmissions have improved immensely. today, fuel efficiency in most car models varies by only a few miles per gallon depending on the transmission type.. While some modern automatic transmissions, i.e. cvt transmissions, manumatics, and conventional 4 or 5-speed automatic transmissions allow for some excellent acceleration, there is still usually a substantial difference in 0-60 times between these types of automatics and a 5 or 6-speed manual transmission..
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