Has anyone driven a 6 speed manual T and a 4 speed automatic T of the same model same year and find any differences as far as torque/power. Could you share with us your experiences driving both cars.
I drove many 6 speed manual and auto equipped late model C4s (94 to 96) and C5s of all years except 97.
Manuals usually feel quicker and more responsive, additionally with automatics there is a performance rear gear ratio and a standard rear gear ratio. The manuals have just one rear end ratio.
The auto equipped cars don’t require any skill, and I clearly beat some faster cars both on the street and at the track with my 95, and they had 6 speeds. ( You cant miss a shift with an auto) My current 99 has a 6 speed and runs mid 12s when I remember how to come off the line and shift. I love the feeling of a 6 speed stick, until I go to the track.
Some auto equipped cars I drove felt pretty sluggish – but there are so many possible variables.
I had an 87 4+3 otfl :bash , 88 & 93 auto. Now a 99 6 speed. I've got to say, at my age and driving time, I wish the 99 were an auto. The 6 speed is fun until you get into stop and start traffic.
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