Types of Transmissions: What is the Difference Between Manual, Automatic, and CVT Transmissions?

Many people know that there are different types of transmission, but not all know what those differences are. Manual and Automatic transmission is widely known, though some may have not even heard of CVT transmissions. The type of transmission is an important thing to consider when looking to buy a vehicle.

The transmission is a vital part of the vehicle, since it transfers power from the engine to the axles, from the axles to the wheels for your vehicle to move. Not all transmissions are powered the same way. The three types of transmissions are manual, automatic, and CVT. So, what are the different types of transmission?

What is a Manual Transmission

The manual transmission is a simple design though complex to drive. These days, most people don’t know how to drive them. People also refer to them as a “stick shift” or “standard transmission.” It uses a clutch, which is operated by the driver, to control the required torque that is transferred from the engine to transmission. The clutch can either engage or disengage by the driver using the lever or petal.

What is an Automatic Transmission

Automatic transmissions have a complex design but are much simpler to drive. The automatic transmission is like the name implies. It automatically changed the gear ratios, so that the driver doesn’t have to manually change gears. That means that vehicles with automatic transmissions have better control at lower speeds.

What is a CVT Transmission

CVT is short for “Continuous Variable Transmission.” Similar to the automatic transmission, but instead of having a specific number of gear ratios, it has a continuous range of gear ratio. (Hence the name!) They are shiftless transmissions design with a belt. CVT transmissions function with efficiency.

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