Ask yourself why formula 1 cars are manual-transmission…there you have your answer! In a competition where the number one need is the need for speed manual transmission rules supreme!

Brendaniel:
No, The major difference is take off, why do you think police and most transport drivers use manual, because you can get to your highest gear within a shorter distance than auto.

If a police man is driving an automatic and is chasing a thief using manual and they have to make so many turns from street to street, the police might never catch the thief, but if they enter a free expressway over a long distance without any stops then the possibility becomes higher for the police, because they will both exhaust their maximum gears.

Now this is where engine power will begin to really talk but most thieves prefer manual same with police....

Are you a thief? Just asking for a friend oh! 🤣

Are automatic cars use for car race?

Incognito9:


Automatic transmission is often viewed as a driver aid, but in Formula 1, the emphasis is on the driver's skills. That's why manual transmission is preferred, allowing the driver to have complete control over every aspect of the race. Additionally, when it comes to drifting around corners, using manual transmission is generally considered easier compared to automatic transmission.

F1 uses semi automatic not manual.

Manual are only for enthusiast these days.

My 3000 cc motorbike is faster, infact, if you want faster moving machine try a jet plane.

ibinaboonline:
The debate has been ongoing for a long time now and this is my two cents on the matter.

A car's speed is not solely determined by whether it has a manual or automatic transmission. Both manual and automatic transmissions can offer similar performance in terms of speed.

However, the actual speed and acceleration depend on various factors such as the engine's power, torque, aerodynamics, and weight.

True, manual transmissions can provide a more direct connection between the driver and the engine, allowing for precise control and potentially faster acceleration if the driver is skilled at shifting gears efficiently.

On the other hand, modern automatic transmissions, especially those with advanced dual-clutch or continuously variable designs, can shift gears quickly and efficiently, potentially rivaling or surpassing the performance of manual transmissions.

Experienced drivers, what do you think?

manuals are still faster.

Automatic are electronically controlled and glitches happend. Their upshift and downshift times varies in different conditions.

Sometimes it won't kick down at the exact same instance or point.

A Manual car allows a driver to push to the very limit of the car. So manual will always be 1/10 of a second quicker both in acceleration and top speed.

If you have two cars , same model and same spec and one is manual and the other automatic, the manual will top it both on paper and real test by a skilled driver.

How fast, speed or acceleration is not based on transmission.
A manual can be faster than automatic and vice versa. It depends on so many other factors.

lordm:
Automatic transmission is s faster and better. I have driven both

small boy when u start to drive? Ur wrong

Fearlez:
manual are still faster.

Automatic are electronically contok and glitches happend. Their upshift and downshift times varies in different conditions.

Sometimes it won't kick down at the exact same point.

Manual car allows a driver to push to the very limit of the car. So manual I'll always be 1/10 of a second quicker both in acceleration and top speed.

If you have two cars , same model and same spec and one is manual and the other automatic, the manual will trip it both on paper and real test by a skilled driver.

I DISAGREE

Nahhhhhhh!

Maybe back in the day with older cars but today, with all the tech available, a human driver is simply unable to keep up with the required dexterity for acceleration. It's been handed over to the computers now.

ovie8200:
All cars are fast and it all depends on the driver who is driving.

False!

aylagos:
God will make it happen soon IJN

How? God will just give him the car for free? God is a Nissan or BMW manufacturer i guess.

lordm:
Automatic transmission is s faster and better. I have driven both

Auto what?

Manual cars are more flexible and responsive, and that makes it faster!

Auto dictates, manual listens.

Forget race cars,I'm sure you haven't driven any race car like Ferrari and so on sef,normal naija luxury rides like lexus and Benz na automatic o,dem no born car manufacturer well to put manual inside lexus v6,yawa go gas.ordinary Prado sef dem no fit, manual time don pass.

airsaylongcome:


You have it twisted fam. Most of the luxurious race cars use manual transmission. Is that because of poverty?

africandollar:
Ask yourself why formula 1 cars are manual-transmission…there you have your answer! In a competition where the number one need is the need for speed manual transmission rules supreme!

F1 cars no longer use manual transmission like before its now automated.

Manual cars are much more efficient, more control, mor acceleration, lasts longer, more reliable, that’s why racing cars are mainly manual, manual na senior man car Abegi, automatic na car for beginners, women and the handicapped

Manual is faster. Do you ever see them driving automatic cars in fast and furious movies?

Manual


Na people way no sabi cars go talk automatic


Ask any experienced hardcore car guys or mechanic , them go tell you manual


Most of the fastest cars and race cars are manual not automatic nonsense


Na wetin one musa day Try argue with me , we put am to bet and I race over am with my sweet Volvo and his Stoopid Benz

ultimateprof:


Are you a thief? Just asking for a friend oh! 🤣

maybe he is sometimes they don't know when they start conffessing on Nairaland.

How biko nu

DyingFetus:
Manual


Na people way no sabi cars go talk automatic


Ask any experienced hardcore car guys or mechanic , them go tell you manual


Most of the fastest cars and race cars are manual not automatic nonsense


Na wetin one musa day Try argue with me , we put am to bet and I race over am with my sweet Volvo and his Stoopid Benz

You know! Don't mind those kids mentioning automatic.

Manual transmission only gives the driver a more exciting driving experience and more control in determining when and when to downshift or upshift gears.

I rebuke poverty for you amen, show me better lexus,Acura, even ordinary Toyota Camry,Highlander,Prado,rav 4, check the transmission to see if na manual dey there.abi you sabi work pass the manufacturer wey put automatic for there

Edusouls:
Manual cars are much more efficient, more control, mor acceleration, lasts longer, more reliable, that’s why racing cars are mainly manual, manual na senior man car Abegi, automatic na car for beginners, women and the handicapped

This one na for people wey get car

Brendaniel:
No, The major difference is take off, why do you think police and most transport drivers use manual, because you can get to your highest gear within a shorter distance than auto.

If a police man is driving an automatic and is chasing a thief using manual and they have to make so many turns from street to street, the police might never catch the thief, but if they enter a free expressway over a long distance without any stops then the possibility becomes higher for the police, because they will both exhaust their maximum gears.

Now this is where engine power will begin to really talk but most thieves prefer manual same with police....

you sabi, that response when you go back to count your gear from two, Auto is still behind gathering momentum.

chccho:

I DISAGREE

I bet you don't even know how to drive a stick.

Go check 0-60 spec of all the cars with manual and automatic gears and see their time differences. I could help you with some real data sheet of same car different gears here if you're willing.

ibinaboonline:
The debate has been ongoing for a long time now and this is my two cents on the matter.

A car's speed is not solely determined by whether it has a manual or automatic transmission. Both manual and automatic transmissions can offer similar performance in terms of speed.

However, the actual speed and acceleration depend on various factors such as the engine's power, torque, aerodynamics, and weight.

True, manual transmissions can provide a more direct connection between the driver and the engine, allowing for precise control and potentially faster acceleration if the driver is skilled at shifting gears efficiently.

On the other hand, modern automatic transmissions, especially those with advanced dual-clutch or continuously variable designs, can shift gears quickly and efficiently, potentially rivaling or surpassing the performance of manual transmissions.

Experienced drivers, what do you think?

AFAIK a part of the engine's power is diverted to help with gear switching in automatics which is why you get the slight advantage with manuals.

From what i watched in Fast and furious and formula 1, they cars they used are mainly manual. I don't know why they do so.

When you rest on the idea that Nairaland is settled into civilization, the forum takes a thousand steps back into the Stone Age.

Brendaniel:
No, The major difference is take off, why do you think police and most transport drivers use manual, because you can get to your highest gear within a shorter distance than auto.

If a police man is driving an automatic and is chasing a thief using manual and they have to make so many turns from street to street, the police might never catch the thief, but if they enter a free expressway over a long distance without any stops then the possibility becomes higher for the police, because they will both exhaust their maximum gears.

Now this is where engine power will begin to really talk but most thieves prefer manual same with police....

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