Manual transmission
* Manual gear shifting: The driver must change gears manually using the gear lever and clutch pedal.
*Clutch Control: The driver operates the clutch to temporarily disengage the engine from the transmission when changing gears.
* Less Automation: Manual transmissions require the driver to be more involved in driving the vehicle, including shifting gears, controlling the clutch, and matching driving speed to the gear.
* Improved fuel efficiency: Manual transmissions are typically more fuel efficient than automatic transmissions because they require less energy to operate.
* Better Control: Manual transmission gives the driver greater control and flexibility in driving, allowing performance to be optimized to suit different driving conditions.
Automatic transmission
* Automatic gear shifting: The automatic transmission automatically changes gears as driving speed changes, using sensors and electronic control modules.
* No clutch pedal: The driver does not need to operate the clutch as the automatic transmission automatically connects and disconnects the engine and transmission.
* Increased automation: Automatic transmission reduces driver involvement in driving, making driving easier and more convenient.
*Reduced fuel efficiency: Automatic transmissions are typically less fuel efficient than manual transmissions due to the additional components and hydraulic fluid required to operate.
*Less control: An automatic transmission gives the driver less control over the vehicle’s performance since gear changes occur automatically.
Other differences
* Structure: Manual transmissions typically have fewer components than automatic transmissions due to their simple design and lack of automated features.
*Maintenance: Manual transmissions generally require less maintenance than automatic transmissions.
*Cost: Manual transmissions are usually cheaper than automatic transmissions.