Which is Faster at Starting: Manual Transmission or Automatic Transmission?
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Theoretically, under the same objective conditions, a manual transmission starts faster than an automatic transmission. The reasons are as follows: 1. Manual transmission offers more freedom. The connection in a manual gearbox is purely mechanical, without interference from electronic systems, whereas the connection in an automatic transmission car is controlled by electronic devices. Automatic transmissions are limited by the onboard computer and automatically shift gears, typically forcing an upshift at around 2000~3000 RPM. 2. Manual transmissions are lighter than automatic transmissions. 3. Manual transmissions have higher transmission efficiency, generally reaching over 90%, while automatic transmissions usually have an efficiency of only 70%-80% due to power loss in the torque converter.