Generally, the more gears the better, as the car has
more drive ratios to choose from for efficiency and power.
Not exact matches
Thompson hopes it will
drive more people into the restaurant, bringing the U.S. counter /
drive - thru customer
ratio closer to fifty - fifty, up from the current 30 to 70.
In order to maintain a Quick
Ratio of 4, a company must always balance these two forces either by using rapid growth to offset average churn (for young SaaS companies) or by
driving down churn so much that explosive MRR growth is no longer necessary (for
more mature SaaS companies).
The sell - off in equities
drove the 12 - month forward PE
ratios down from over 19.0 x to about 16.8 x, making valuations somewhat
more attractive.
While we don't believe we're in bubble territory, valuations for many sectors are high — with P / E
ratios driven more by price expansion (the «P») than by the
more meaningful «E» of earnings.
The appeal of the RAV - 4 definitely starts in the cabin, with ample room for five people or whatever mix of car seats and big folks you may have (I must say the
ratio of five car seats may not be your insurer's dream combo as it implies a toddler will be
driving — though my 2 - year - old is
more than willing to give it a try).
«These results are
driven by the assumed age structure of net migration, which tends to be
more concentrated in the working age group and hence reduces the dependency
ratio throughout the projection period.»
Our test car's standard steering setup was far
more natural than the optional variable -
ratio steering we've previously
driven, but it still pales in comparison to the directness of the Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes systems.
Key bits include a strengthened frame to cope with the stress created by off - road use, Fox Racing - sourced shocks with internal bypasses — giving the Raptor
more than 13 inches of suspension travel (13.9 up front, 14.0 at rear)-- an electronic locking rear differential with a 4.10
ratio, Terrain Management with six selectable
drive modes including Baja mode, and 315 / 70R -17 BFGoodrich All - Terrain T / A KO2 tires.
The BMW has the slightly better power - to - weight
ratio (265bhp / ton plays 255), but the Audi counters with
more torque and four - wheel
drive.
Our
drive a pre-production 2013 Sonic RS was limited to one equipped with the six - speed manual transmission, and we found that the slightly
more aggressive
ratios do help get the most from the 1.4 - liter.
The DSG gearbox works extremely well, giving a decent impression of a conventional automatic under gentle use while seamlessly swapping between its seven
ratios, but offering near - instant changes when
driven a bit
more keenly — or when over-ridden with wither the push - pull gear selector or (optional) steering wheel paddles.
Predictably, the engine is
more about torque than power, and although the motor spools up quickly, the standard eight - speed automatic gearbox delays things in
Drive while it tries to decide how many
ratios it needs to shed.
Beefier brakes,
more responsive steering, a shorter final
drive ratio, 20 - inch summer tires and a higher - threshold Sport mode for the electronic stability system are part of the SHO Performance Package.
While the small - block V - 8 makes the same 426 hp and 420 lb - ft of torque as the SS, the 1LE accelerates
more quickly thanks to a new transmission that puts first through fourth gears closer together and a shorter final -
drive ratio.
The optional all - wheel
drive system is a new twin - clutch setup and the transmission gains 50 percent
more ratios.
There's a bit
more oomph off of the line, and if you're really working hard, Subaru says that in concert with the new final
drive ratio (from 4.1 in the old car to 4.3 in the new), acceleration from 0 - 60 mph is somewhat swifter.
The V6S has a shorter diff
ratio than the V8S too, meaning the engine is always spinning faster for any given speed and I sense from the way Mike is
driving that you need to keep the V6
more on the boil to make the sort of progress that came so effortlessly in the V8S.
There is no transmission — the engine powers the wheels at a fixed
drive ratio for
more efficient highway
driving.
Maybe it's the gear
ratios, but the RS 3 feels like it lacks the torque of the TT on the road, and its firm suspension also bounces the car around
more on mid-corner bumps — even in Comfort mode — making you less confident to
drive fast.
Other mechanical highlights include a 40/60 rear - biased quattro all - wheel
drive system, along with
more aggressive suspension tuning, bigger brakes and a
more direct steering
ratio than the A6.
Providing horsepower and torque to the unique SRT four - wheel -
drive system is a specially tuned version of the HEMI engine, which was developed by adding
more displacement, increasing the compression
ratio and redesigning cylinder heads, intake and exhaust systems for better flow and increased engine speed.
That's impressive, and it would be even sharper with a
more aggressive final
drive ratio.
The gear
ratios of the six - speed transmission allow the engine to work
more efficiently at lower speeds, providing the foundation for a spirited
driving experience.
The Kia Niro is a very civilised car to
drive; despite having a CVT automatic transmission, it has nicely stepped «
ratios» to make it feel
more conventional.
The first gear now has a longer
ratio, while seventh gear and the final
drive have shorter
ratios to allow a
more agile acceleration experience overall and a
more spontaneous response.
The 9G - TRONIC automatic transmission with shorter shift times, the retuned sports suspension based on the AIR BODY CONTROL air suspension and the
more direct steering
ratio also provide for signature AMG
Driving Performance.
It appears that Hyundai attempted to address this change in the final
drive by adjusting the gear
ratios of the manual transmission, but what the Veloster need is simply
more power.
The torque split has also been altered for a
more rear -
drive biased 40:60
ratio and the G 63 sports AMG specific touches like a custom grille, flared wheel arches, side pipes and 22 - inch wheels.
In other news, the Performance Package is now offered to buyers opting for a manual - equipped Mustang GT convertible — previously, you had to order a closed car to get the upgraded, stiffer suspension, larger radiator, Torsen limited - slip differential with a 3.73 final
drive ratio, six - piston Brembo front brake calipers and
more.
In particular the S - Models represent the most attractive offer in the competitive segment and score decisive points with a significant improvement in their price - performance
ratio: The most power and the highest torque in the segment, the new performance - oriented AMG all wheel -
drive system, the new design and a significantly
more extensive standard - equipment package are among the outstanding strengths of the new high - performance automobiles from Affalterbach.
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The AMG Performance 4Matic all - wheel
drive is rear biased (40:60), contributing to
more fun on the road — the previous G63 had a 50:50
ratio.
Once up to speed, it switches to the belt - type
drive more conventional to a CVT that can nonetheless mimic a 10 - speed transmission, and boasts what Toyota calls the widest range of gear
ratios in the car's class.
The S6 also comes standard with Audi's 40/60 rear - biased quattro all - wheel
drive system, along with
more aggressive suspension tuning, bigger brakes and a
more direct steering
ratio than the A6.
The Golf's steering now uses a variable
ratio system that offers
more agile steering in dynamic
driving situations, while ensuring high - speed stability, and easy manoeuvring in the city.
At steady road speed it can keep the engine at optimal rev speed without suffering a failure to accelerate if the driver floors it, and the 500h has a
more efficient final
drive ratio than previous Lexus hybrids.
The CR - V CVT is designed to provide the optimum gear
ratio for the
driving conditions and to offer a
more natural
driving feel than some previous CVT transmissions that have a disconnected «rubber - band» feel compared to a conventional automatic transmission; the CR - V also offers stronger acceleration response with a linear build in engine rpm that avoids much of the «slipping» feeling some drivers notice with other CVTs.
The new RDX offers a
more luxurious and spacious interior, top - of - class power - to - weight
ratio, and a long list of standard luxury features and technologies, including AcuraWatch ™ safety and driver - assistive tecnhnology, an ultra-wide panoramic moonroof, next - generation Acura JewelEye ™ LED headlights and the new True Touchpad Interface ™, Acura's groundbreaking new user interface tailored around the
driving environment.
It varies its steering
ratio by nearly 100 percent depending on the speed
driven and automatically countersteers slightly at the cornering limit for even
more precise and stable handling.
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Automatic vehicles have a transmission with a unique final
drive ratio, giving it
more zip.
The pump is
driven at a 1:1
drive ratio; its location under the block is
more efficient than an on - crankshaft location.
A reworked Motor
Driven Power Steering (MDPS) setup reduces friction and provides a quicker
ratio for a
more responsive cornering attitude.
Further chassis options include a so - called
drive select program that brings a
more direct steering
ratio.
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