Difference between "automatic car" and "transmission car"

[Hoamuahe]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #687 "Real Life: Vehicle Parts (3)", question 5

In most manual transmission cars, there are usually three pedals on the floor on the driver's side. There is the accelerator pedal as well as the brake and ......... pedals side by side.

(a) window
(b) trunk
(c) glove box
(d) clutch

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #687 "Real Life: Vehicle Parts (3)", answer 5

In most manual transmission cars, there are usually three pedals on the floor on the driver's side. There is the accelerator pedal as well as the brake and clutch pedals side by side.

Correct answer: (d) clutch
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Hello!
Please tell me the difference between "automatic car" and "transmission car". Thanks in advancce.

[Mister Micawber]

Neither phrase is natural.

A car with automatic transmission has no manual clutch or driver-controlled gearshift.
A car with manual transmission requires the driver to shift from one gear to another using the clutch and gearshift or stickshift.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's