Originally Posted by
NoDeskJob
i think what freezing means is;
the 757 has a bigger wing. So you’re not fighting between max flap speed and min maneuver.
the big motors and wing allow it to climb faster.
the double trucks allow for shorter stopping.
the 757 truly is a hot rod compared to the other NB.
but the interior on that 320 is soooo comfy, and the displays are better. [emoji16]
Having flown the 757/767 for over a dozen years, and loving it, and now the bus for nearly four, and loving that as well, here's my perspective.
I give the 757/767 an "A". Of course as we all know it is a slowly diminishing category, though with years to go still. All the aforementioned highlights are valid, and the 2L door on the 757 is SO much better for boarding a full flight compared to the 1L door on the 321.
I give the following "grades" to the airbus family.
A321: A-. A very nice plane that we all love. Close to the 757 in awesomeness, but with a two gear truck vs four, and no usable 2L door. Other than that what's not to like?
Newer A320 and 319: B+. Nice to fly (especially the 319) and the smaller size gives the category cool variety (EYW, MEX). Plus electric seats like the 321. Downside? Crappy old displays and radar.
Older A320. B-. We all "love" these, with their crappy screens, old radar, old and headrest-missing manual seats, and deafeningly loud cabin fans. But you're still enjoying flying a bus with a roomy cockpit, tray table etc.
You can't go wrong with either category. A lot of what drives your decision is personal preference, seniority, commuting and all the other countless stuff we consider.