Which transmission is better, an automatic or a CVT?
Clear answer: CVT. Would I get one any time soon? Hell no.CVT’s are incredibly practical. They have fewer moving parts than a conventional transmission, and can be electronically adjusted to make any gear ratio needed. Its pretty much a belt sliding up and down two cones:When you think of CVT, your mind probably goes here:But what if I told you, that a CVT is something every one of the following cars WISHES it had?Thats right. CVT’s were BANNED from formula one competitions. That should tell your something about the misconceptions about these things. The key feature is their ability to be electronically tuned.We find CVTs in a bunch of teensy Japanese econoboxes because they can so easily be tuned to maximize fuel economy. However, we can just as easily tune these things so that they maximize power. The ability to be at 100% power, all the time was just too much of an advantage and the technology was banned from formula one competitions before the Williams prototype made a single lap.Then comes the natural question, why does every gasguzzling horsepower-injected tire-burning hot rod not have a CVT? The only good reason is tradition. People like to take their barking V8 up to redline in second gear, to be able to tap the left shift paddle on a turn and barely hold on to the road. Anybody who’s driven a Honda civic knows that you get just about… none of that. But eventually, as these sports cars get choked by emission standards, they are going to have to bite the bullet and trade in the gears for the far better belts and cones. But for now, I’ll drive whatever kind of transmission comes in most fun cars.
Why do European cars have only one reverse light in their rear where as Asian cars have two?
A single fog light is generally better than a pair. The single light is less likely to be confused with brake lights, whereas a pair can mask the brake lights. Following drivers see a single bright light, then a pair when you apply the brakes- if you have two fog lamps, it’s less obvious.What does this have to do with reverse lamps? Well, a single fog light has to be either central or on the drivers’ side of the car. If it’s on the drivers’ side, this leaves an empty space on the passengers’ side. A single reversing lamp can fill this spot nicely. If the fog light is central, you generally have two reversing lamps. For vehicles that are sold in both left and right-hand drive form, it’s simpler as you can just have a different set of rear light clusters with the fog and reverse lights swapped.This is an old Ford Fiesta, registered in Germany. Since Germany drives on the right, the red rear fog light is on the left side, with the reverse light in the corresponding position on the right. For the UK market, these two are swapped.This is a Peugeot 206. The rear fog light is located centrally and low down. Therefore there are two reverse lights to maintain symmetry.
Which car is best to buy in India below 800000 Rs?
As per my knowledge, I know bit about 2 best Cars near this budget : 1st : Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta 1.2 Petrol (I have one) 2nd : Hyundai Elite i20 Era 1.4 CRDi DieselI would recommend to go with Baleno considering the best in class after sales service and made for India car.Wonder why ?? Here are few things which I liked in this :First of all it comes with all safety features from it’s base model i.e ABS, EBD and at least 2 Air Bags.So here you get the top model of Baleno petrol with on road price of ~7.6 lacs and that too fully loaded.Here are few inclusions of fully loaded :Automatic AC(temperature set) and LED screen touch display with rear camera and reverse sensors, Bluetooth music system with steering mounted controls.Classic Alloy wheels :Projector headlamps with DRLs. This enhances the front chrome work.These are few features which I liked the most and there are quite a few more like rear seat 60–40 split for more luggage loading. Sedan like boot space. Key Less entry and start.The best thing and consistent from Maruti Suzuki is the mileage. I get it around 16kmpl in city and above 20kmpl on highways that too with 5 people and luggage.I hope you got an idea on pros of this car under 8 lacs budget, rest the decision should be the based on the feel of a person. You should definitely take the test drive before buying, if you get the feel then that’s it.#keepRiding :)
What are some cars that are cult classics?
Alpine A110:Hugely successful in rally racing, the Alpine A110 had a lightweight fibre-glass body and was based on rear-engined Renaults. Some of the larger-engined variants were immensely potent. Also one of the most beautiful body-styles ever created, IMHO.Sunbeam Tiger:Similar in concept to the AC Cobra: take a dainty British sports car and shoe-horn in a big, American V8. The Tiger isn’t nearly so famous, however.Lancia Fulvia:Not as well-known as rivals Ferrari or Alfa Romeo, Lancia was another high-end Italian auto-maker. Fulvias were front-wheel drive and came in sedan, coupe and fast-back coupe body styles. Lancias were known as high-quality, well-engineered cars.Jensen Interceptor:Another British car with an American V8, the Jensen Interceptor was a high-end GT car.Triumph TR6:My personal favourite sports car. Not as popular or well-known as its MG rivals, the TR-6 was the most powerful and refined of the TR line. It sported independent rear suspension and a 2.5 L, fuel-injected inline 6 that output 150 HP in its early incarnations.Porsche 356:The one that started it all: the Porsche legend. The Volkswagen-based 356 is the car which the 911 replaced and is based on. An original example in good condition would be worth some serious $$$ today.Porsche 914/6:Designed as an entry-level model to replace the 912, the 914 was a lightweight, mid-engined sports car. Six-cylinder versions are quite fast.Ferrari Mondial:While it received mixed reviews and was never as popular as its two-seater cousins, the Ferrari Mondial is experiencing a revival. Where else are you going to find a 2+2 GT in mid-engine format and sexy Scaglietti body-work with Ferrari performance and road-holding?Saab 99 Turbo:The first of Saab’s front-drive, turbo-charged BMW-killers, the Saab 99 was followed by the better-known and even more successful 900.Chevrolet Corvair:Dubbed “the poor man’s Porsche”, the Corvair aped European small cars of the time by placing the engine at the rear. Screw you, Ralph Nader, the Corvair was a great little car…
What are some things that happen only in India?
Trucks on a trainOne often hears about the Roll On Roll Off service to transport cars and trucks on ships across oceans, rivers or lakes. Such services are common in India and around the world like the Trans Atlantic Roll-On-Roll-Off. But here in India we have Roll On Roll Off service on trains.Presenting to you the Roll On Roll Off service of the Konkan RailwaysIn this service loaded trucks ride piggy back on specially designed BRN wagons moving to their destinations without needing to use roads (specifically the NH 17). The service is referred to as the RoRo - short form of Roll On Roll Off. The drivers simply park their trucks on these trains and bypass all the hazards of road travel, while they sleep peacefully in the cabins of their trucks and enjoy the lush green surroundings of Konkan. This is a win-win situation for the railways as well as truck owners.It is a great advantage to the truckers as it -Saves wear and tear of tyresReduces maintenance cost of trucksEnables faster turn-round of trucksFaster delivery of goodsGives higher profitsEnsures better road safetyThe freight service is a major cash crop for the Indian Railway. The Roll On Roll Off service helps increase the freight revenue for the Konkan Railways by earning upto 50 crore per annum.The beginningThe service was started on 26 January 1999 by the Konkan Railways. The railways advertised on dhabas by using pamphlets in as many languages as possible like Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada. However on the day of its launch only 5 trucks showed up. Gradually by a good word of mouth the takers for this service increased and now it transports upto 50 trucks per rake with 2–3 such rakes per day. By the time it had completed 15 years of its service it had transported 3.5 lakh goods trucks.There are two services of RoRo -Kolad to Verna (a distance of 417 km) in 12 hours (which takes 24 hours by road)Kolad and Surathkal (a distance of 721 km) in 22 hours (which takes 40 hours by road)Eco friendly transportationIn the first 17 years of its service 750 lakh litres of diesel was saved because of the RoRo. It also reduces pollution along the NH 17 and helps decongest the busy highway.ReferencesKonkan RailwayKonkan Railway's unique RO-RO service set to complete 15 yrs on Republic Day | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & AnalysisKonkan Railway’s RORO saves 750 lakh litre diesel