Automatic vs Paddle Shifting questions

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

at least in the Z, the auto tranny will shift faster than a manual tranny (i.e. computer vs human). and since you have an auto tranny and will shift at the pull of the shifter (though there is a slight delay between pulling the shifter and the actual shift), theoretically, you have the best of both worlds. so ideally, you would have a faster 1/4 mile time in manual mode, provided that you shifted at the right time. however, i wouldn't expect drastic differences.

Originally Posted by AngelNismo

When you say you wouldn't expect drastic differences, what would be the difference in time theoretically between your average car enthusiast paddle shifting and someone just pushing the pedal to the medal in D mode (assume launch times are the same and car is the same).