Comparing a conventional manual transmission and an automatic transmission is difficult. Each has its positive and negative sides, so the specific choice depends on the driver's preferences.
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The advantages of a manual (mechanical) gearbox are: lower weight and manufacturing cost, higher efficiency, and with it - better acceleration dynamics and fuel efficiency. A simple and understandable for most motorists, the mechanical box is more accessible for self-repair or maintenance without the involvement of specialists. In addition, its repair and maintenance does not require expensive and scarce materials and funds. In the event of a breakdown, a car with a manual gearbox can be towed at any distance, as well as started "from the pusher", skidded and used swing if the car is stuck. Also the manual transmission is more durable.
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Disadvantages of a manual transmission: tediousness of manual shifting in city traffic jams, increased demands on the driver's ability to handle it, duration of gear shifting. In addition, manual transmission vehicles have less engine and clutch life.
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Advantages of an automatic transmission: driving comfort, quick mastery of the art of driving by a novice driver, increased driving safety. The classic automatic transmission, due to the smooth operation of the torque converter, increases the service life of the engine and transmission, improves cross-country ability due to the smooth transmission of torque.
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Disadvantages of the machine: increased fuel consumption and large weight, including those associated with the need for a separate cooling system for the automatic transmission. On cars with a machine gun, you cannot skid, you cannot use "swing", in case of breakdown - you cannot tow without hanging the driving wheels. The cost of an automatic box is higher, maintenance and repairs are more expensive, and these operations can only be performed at a service. In addition, skid control techniques are more difficult to perform on vehicles with assault rifles.
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On the latest models of automatic transmissions, many of their "classic" shortcomings have been almost eliminated. For example, dynamics and efficiency are almost the same as those with manual gearboxes. There are several modes of transmission, including manual. It is the manual mode that makes it possible to rock the car, brake with the engine. But such automatic transmission models are installed only on premium cars.
