Ok, so it's decided; I'm converting the good old auto-diesel to manual. I'm not sure whether I'll regret the decision, but after 8 years I'm willing to try something new. I am, however, curious as to how the car's 'performance' will be affected, but trying to figure out confuses me even more than timezones!

Now, here are the facts;

PRESENT:
4spd AUTO 722.403
3.23 Rear differential

FUTURE:
5spd MANUAL 717.412
3.46 Rear differential

Engine is of course the trusty 2.0D with 72hp@4600o/min and 123Nm@2800o/min. I'm quite sure late-model 190Ds were fitted with the same 5spd 717.412 manual transmission, but in that case it had a 3.91 rear differential..

Now; How will all this affect my 'acceleration' and top-speed? How about RPMs at various speeds? Any ideas?

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