Depends on which transmissions you're comparing. A three speed will typically be a direct drive transmission, meaning there is no overdrive gear.
* 30RH-Automatic Transmission 3 Speed * 32RH-Automatic Transmission 3 Speed * 3550-Manual Transmission 5 Speed * AISIN-Manual Transmission 5 Speed
4 speed automatic.
The standard transmission in a 1969 Chevelle is a 3 speed manual. A 2 speed automatic, 3 speed automatic, and 4 speed manual were optional.
3 speed automatic ( C6 ) 4 speed automatic ( E4OD )
With the manual 3 speed standard transmission, 117 mph.With the automatic 3 speed transmission, 118 mph. With the automatic 2 speed transmission, 118 mph.
The four speed automatic transmission is a 3 speed with overdrive for highway use.
3-speed manual 3-speed torqueflite automatic
The base transmission was a 3-speed manual. The 4-speed manual and 3-speed automatic were optional. Both manual transmissions were Muncies and the automatic was the turbo 400.
The first one is faster
There are 4 different options for the type of transmission that came in a 1988 K5 Blazer. They are the 4 speed SM465 manual, the 3 speed TH350 automatic, the 3 speed TH400 automatic and the 4 speed 700R4 automatic.
It could have a 3-speed or 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic
Either a 3-speed or 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic