Which is faster at starting, manual transmission or automatic transmission?

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Manual transmission starts faster. The transmission efficiency of manual transmission can generally reach over 90%, while that of automatic transmission is usually only between 70% to 80%. In a manual transmission car, the connection between the drive shaft and the clutch during driving is purely mechanical, without interference from electronic systems. In contrast, the connection in an automatic transmission car is controlled by electronic devices. To prevent the engine from operating under high load, automatic transmissions generally control the output to be gentle. Manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox, requires the driver to manually shift the gear lever to change the gear meshing device inside the transmission, thereby altering the gear ratio to achieve the purpose of shifting. Automatic transmission usually refers to the car's automatic gear-shifting mechanism, where the control system of the automatic transmission selects the appropriate gear automatically based on the engine's speed and load during driving.