Video Shootout: Mazda MX5 Vs Fiat 124 Spider Which Is More Fun To Drive?

Ever since the new generation MX-5 popped out fans of the lightweight and affordable Japanese car have been rejoicing – and now it turns out the rest of the interested folks were eagerly awaiting the Fiat 124 Spider.

The Italian model is based on the MX-5 – it’s even produced in the same factory. So why would someone put the Fiata and Miata against each other. The same reason why twin brothers aren’t exactly the same (ever seen a shooting session with twin blonde sisters?!). Anyways, Fiat has been rather surprised by the great welcome its 124 Spider has received – but if anyone remembers, they haven’t made a proper RWD car since before our parents were born. So no reason to be surprised, actually.
 

momentofsurrender - 2/21/2017 1:37:06 PM

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The middle one lol.

knowitall1985 - 2/21/2017 4:27:00 PM

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The Mazda will be better quality...

TomM - 2/21/2017 5:12:39 PM

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WHY would the Mazda be better quality - they are BOTH made in the same Mazda factory. The only major difference is the engine.

MDarringer - 2/21/2017 7:26:20 PM

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I've driven both and the Fiat is the one I'd buy. The engine is more engaging sounding and in person it looks a lot more aggressive than the old-man convertible Miata.

mini22 - 2/22/2017 10:37:32 AM

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The Abarth 124 has the limited slip as well as extra power over the Euro 124(135HP). Based on that lap times would be much closer. I must say I'm intrigued by the new MX5 RF though. I've read it actually has slightly better shock tuning than a regular MX5.The negative is that it starts at 32K.