Is manual better than automatic

There is not better. They both serve the same purpose. To transfer power from the engine to the drive wheels. Manual transmissions are not for everyone. It takes some skill and practice to be proficient at using the manual. In the past most vehicles would get better mileage with a manual but today the difference is not as much on modern automatics. A vehicle equipped with a manual is cheaper to purchase and cheaper to repair. So there are pros and cons to both. The choice is yours.