what's better, automatics or stick shifts?

Answer 1

Sticks are better if you really want to drive your car.

REAL GIRLS DRIVE STICKS.

Auto is good if you do alot crap when ur driving lol

Its smart to know both though.

Answer 2

Driving a manual transmission is becoming a throwback to a time when cars were fast, powerful and everybody and their brother drove a car with a manual transmission. Perhaps people just became lazy and decided that driving a stick-shift was a pain. Cars with a stick-shift have many benefits, so why does nobody drive a stick anymore?

Driving a sitck-shift does require more work to make function than the typical automatic, the driver must coordinate his/her feet on the clutch and the accelerator in order to manage the power of the engine, shift with their hand and actually pay attention to what the car is doing, both with the speed and the RPMs. Manual transmissions are not pleasurable for the majority of people, they’re lazy, they’d rather just push a button.

It takes no practice to drive an automatic; it is as simple as getting into the car, putting it into D (Drive) and driving away. But with a manual transmission, it’s a little more involved process. Put it into reverse, ease off the clutch (the left pedal) and at the same time, give it a little gas.

Professional race drivers, weekend warriors and anybody who likes really, really fast cars will tell you that a manual is superior. It’s easier to control a manual, they accelerate faster and they’re just more fun to drive. The manual transmission allows you to control how many revs (RPMs) you have available. Ideal Torque is achieved at a certain RPM range; each car has a different threshold to achieve maximum power. If you hit those revs just right, your 0-60 times can improve significantly.

There are other benefits besides simply driving fast and burning out. A manual transmission also improves Gas Mileage. A typical car with an automatic gets about 20 city and 30 highway, combined mileage of about 22-23. That same car with a manual can get over 26 mpg, very, very easily. If you don’t drive aggressively, then you should get better gas mileage, but that’s kinda the point of driving a manual.

Once again, the reason for this is that you have control over the car and the engine, more so than the automatic, which has a computer controlling it. When the driver controls the transmission, they decide how much power is going to the wheels from the engine. The driver can obtain that ideal range and get 26 mpg and with Gas Prices unstable, you never know when gas may be $3.00 a gallon again. With a stick-shift, gas mileage is improved and maximizes how much the car uses.

Beyond financial benefits, a manual transmission is also safer. The driver can control the speed of the engine and in snow and ice, it is better to have 100% control over your vehicle than to have some computer control it all. Bowles’ appreciates the safety of a manual transmission. I absolutely believe there are many benefits to manual: a. you can control your car more, b. downshift quickly if you need quick acceleration and c. It’s just fun

There are, of course, some trade-offs. You can’t do certain things with a manual that you can with an automatic. You certainly can’t talk on your cell-phone while driving because you need a free hand to shift, with the other hand on the wheel. You can’t eat or drink for the same reason. The simple fact is that it is a lot more work to shift and focus on driving than with an automatic.Of course, if you mess up with the stick-shift, you stall. Stalling out a manual is really embarrassing. But just like riding a bike, it takes practice, a light touch and a lot of patience.

In 2006, Manual Transmissions represented less than 5% of sales in the USA. However, those customers at most auto dealerships who do purchase a manual tend to buy sportier cars, the most popular sports cars with manuals are the new ford Mustang, BMW 3-Series, Saturn Sky, Chevrolet Corvette, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Nissan 350Z, Pontiac Solstice, Porsche 911.

The art of driving a stick-shift is over or is certainly heading for extinction. Despite the many benefits of driving a manual, the desire for ease always seems to surmount the advantages. Less than 15% of Americans know how to drive a stick. Most all Europeans know how to drive a stick, as most European cars are standard transmissions. Improved performance, car control and gas mileage are among the many immediate rewards to driving a stick, but laziness will prevail. The sport of driving a stick is over.

I love my cars that are a stick, I really do. But in traffic, they are a pain. It becomes a personal preference, ease over control, power, performance and fun.

Answer 3

First and foremost, it depends upon ur comfort level.

A stick is a little more fuel efficient as opposed to an automatic. It is quicker to speed up from a stop with a stick as opposed to an automatic. Remember, if u ever break down, u can't push start an auto vehicle as opposed to a stick.

Sticks are easier to repair as opposed to autos.

Iam a stick person myself, but one thing which u will suffer in a few years is the pain in knee joints because of all that gear shifting.

Answer 4

Automatic

Answer 5

I would have to say automatic but stick shifts are way cheaper.

Answer 6

Hey Fezz, it depands what u r into, stick shift is always more fun, essssspecially in a sports car, but also a pain in the butt if you are stuck in the traffic, plus guys also dig a girl who drives a manual. If you whant convinience, get an auto-box. hope it helps

Answer 7

A stick will go a whole lot longer than an automatic.If you know how to take care of the clutch,it will handle anything you throw at it.

Answer 8

for ease of use: auto
for more power: stick

better gas mileage is also a plus with a stick shift.

answer this question: do you foresee being in on stop-and-go traffic jams often? if yes, go auto. if no, go stick.

Answer 9

If you are comfortable with a stick, you tend to get better gas mileage.

Answer 10

stick shift saves on gas, is easier and cheaper to repair.

Answer 11

Stick, you can go faster if you know what youre doing. Its just more fun.