Speed of AT vs MT
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Actually the tests in the car mags have the MT at 5.9 sec., and the auto at 9.5 sec. There is a huge amount of difference from the manual to the auto with this car. No torque makes the car very difficult to launch as an automatic.
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the auto has more torque due to the gearing, but because there are only 4 gears, the auto is widely spaced between gears. So if you're cruising at 4th and need some speed, it's going to lack a lot.
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Actually the tests in the car mags have the MT at 5.9 sec., and the auto at 9.5 sec. There is a huge amount of difference from the manual to the auto with this car. No torque makes the car very difficult to launch as an automatic.
I used to get all riled up about people buying the autos...but in reality there are many reasons why they did and a lot of them regret it...so giving them a hard time just makes the bully look like an ***
Reason for Manual...
-more control...this is especially important for Rotary engine
-dual oil coilers to cool down over 9K RPMs
-preserving a dieing art form
Reasons for Auto...
-can't afford the MT
-the car is shared by a few
-you have a physical ailment or disability that prevents using the clutch or shifting often
-you like the Paddle shifting more
-your aweful at using a stick (but you could rent a wreck and practice for a weekend )
-you like talking on the phone, drinking coffee, smoking a cig, and brushing your teeth all at the same time while you drive
The reasoning not to buy a manual if you are in traffic a lot doesn't really hold water as using a manual is such an automatic process once you have it down you barely notice it
I think the Auto vs Manual silly debate will be a little closer if Mazda releases a 5 or 6 speed automatic that harnesses the full 9K of the rotary
just buy what you want people and don't let your wife/boyfriend/husband/girlfriend/parents get in the way of your decision (seriously some people on this forum have dumped their wives to keep their 8 )
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
the auto has more torque due to the gearing, but because there are only 4 gears, the auto is widely spaced between gears. So if you're cruising at 4th and need some speed, it's going to lack a lot.
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Actually the tests in the car mags have the MT at 5.9 sec., and the auto at 9.5 sec. There is a huge amount of difference from the manual to the auto with this car. No torque makes the car very difficult to launch as an automatic.
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