The drive performs better if it spins faster.
Performs better when it's moving faster.
The data transfer speed of a device is not fully dependant on its size. With certain file systems, larger drives will perform slower because of the way the files are stored; this is why NTFS is used rather than FAT32 for large hard drives. However; the size of the drive is not the biggest factor in speed. For example, a 7200 RPM drive is usually faster than a 5400 RPM drive, even if the 7200 RPM drive is much larger in storage size.
Definitely faster if it's sequential. That's why you should periodically defrag.
no a hard drive has a much faster access time...
About 1 hour at 55 mph hour - less if you drive faster, more if you drive slower.
5 hours at 50 mph Faster, shorter Slower, longer
Within reason, driving slower is better because you have more time to react. However, it is not better to drive a great deal slower than the traffic around you, because the others will be passing you at higher speed or backing up behind you.
At 100 kph, it will take 3 hours. Faster, shorter. Slower, longer.
Sequentially
Thumb up for faster Thumb down for slower
At an average 74 mph, it will take 12 hours. Slower longer, faster shorter.
About 23 hours at 55 mph and less time if faster, more time if slower