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Originally Posted by ar5boosted
5-speeds are definitely stronger from a performance perspective.
The 6-speeds aren't as strong. I find the 6-speed a lot more annoying than a five speed because they are changing so many times. I then find the five speed to ruin my enjoyment of a 4-speed which has too big gaps between the gears.
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Purely from a technical perspective, this is not necessarily true and it should never be assumed. For Example in GM transaxles:
F40: 295 lbft max
F35: 260 lbft max
F28: 210 lbft max
This would make sense since engine power has increased over the years and gears have been growing over the years. It doesn't make sense that power would go up and strength would go down. The funny thing with the vibe and matrixes is, the 5 speeds are known to fail and the 6 speeds aren't.
I doubt this is true in all cases but it means we should find out before assuming. The dislike for shifting is an entirely different matter and of course is a personal deference thing. I'm just trying to find out what is the best for fuel economy, regardless of the circumstances involved such as extra shifting. Theory and science first for me, then practical decisions.