Mazda MX-5 vs Fiat 124 Spider: can Fiat out-Mazda the Mazda?
video description
Also the 124's prices are a bit loony when compared to the MX-5. Spec-ed up, it's quite a bit more expensive and some extras aren't even available unless you go for the insanely expensive Abarth.
Plus the 124's turbo is pretty old school and has noticeable lag down low. The 2. 0 in the MX-5 is a pretty sweet engine with very linear power-delivery and frugal drinking habits. I'm running my ND 2. 0 between 6. 5 and 8 l/100km (36/29 mpg, depending on my mood/driving style. Even when I gun it on the Autobahn, fuel consumption is still very decent. It's damn near impossible to push this engine to double digit l/100km average consumption.
Date: 2022-04-17
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 9
autos
I had a 2001 Mazda for 7 years and my wife has the 2015 Miata Club. Both great great cars. Both great looking cars also. You have to like the looks of what you drive. I hate to say it, but the 4th generation Mazda is really an ugly looking car. The more I look at it the more I dislike the design. Yea, it's probably a great machine. But it's ugly. The Fiat on the other hand is a much better design. I would be willing to jump ship and go with the Fiat. They look much better in real life. This video really doesn't show the real personality.
reply
I had a 2001 Mazda for 7 years and my wife has the 2015 Miata Club. Both great great cars. Both great looking cars also. You have to like the looks of what you drive. I hate to say it, but the 4th generation Mazda is really an ugly looking car. The more I look at it the more I dislike the design. Yea, it's probably a great machine. But it's ugly. The Fiat on the other hand is a much better design. I would be willing to jump ship and go with the Fiat. They look much better in real life. This video really doesn't show the real personality.
reply
Novac
If you just look at the numbers the Fiat is superior all around, interior and mechanics, faster, better torque etc. Some people have a problem with Fiat as a brand and if exactly the same car would carry a German badge they would prey in front of the car.
I don't like Fiat as a brand myself but honestly 124 Spider it is a stylish good looking car, probably the only Fiat I would buy.
reply
If you just look at the numbers the Fiat is superior all around, interior and mechanics, faster, better torque etc. Some people have a problem with Fiat as a brand and if exactly the same car would carry a German badge they would prey in front of the car.
I don't like Fiat as a brand myself but honestly 124 Spider it is a stylish good looking car, probably the only Fiat I would buy.
reply
BublakVTX
I don't like Fiat from principal but I can imagine owning this one. Question is how long will last easy days? If car works as it should just keeping service intervals, well I am willing to forget its Fiat badge, because visually this car is move in the time!
reply
I don't like Fiat from principal but I can imagine owning this one. Question is how long will last easy days? If car works as it should just keeping service intervals, well I am willing to forget its Fiat badge, because visually this car is move in the time!
reply
Hockkstralian
I bought the Abarth 124 spider after testing both. The Abarth has totally different character and styling I prefer. Mazda has the best platform for this market sector. that-s why Fiat choose Mazda for their platform.
reply
I bought the Abarth 124 spider after testing both. The Abarth has totally different character and styling I prefer. Mazda has the best platform for this market sector. that-s why Fiat choose Mazda for their platform.
reply
tigerarmyrule
Let's face it if you are in the market for a roadster and can go the price for a Porsche or similar then you do but the Spider of MX-5 are great looking fantastic value cheaper options.
reply
Let's face it if you are in the market for a roadster and can go the price for a Porsche or similar then you do but the Spider of MX-5 are great looking fantastic value cheaper options.
reply
Rosy
If mazda never had a rival why did they give fiat EVERYTHING except the engine and bodywork? It is like they want a car from another company to be better than their mx-5 so its sells less!
reply
If mazda never had a rival why did they give fiat EVERYTHING except the engine and bodywork? It is like they want a car from another company to be better than their mx-5 so its sells less!
reply
Simon
124 Abarth is much better then the mx5 IMO. but better off with the mx 5 if u dont get the Abarth also the Abarth is much faster better build not to mention a limited slip differential
reply
124 Abarth is much better then the mx5 IMO. but better off with the mx 5 if u dont get the Abarth also the Abarth is much faster better build not to mention a limited slip differential
reply
Claire
In answer to your question - NO. In fact my 1. 5 was rolling roaded and found to be putting out 143bhp from factory - now remapped to 158 thanks to BBR in Brackley. - perfect.
reply
In answer to your question - NO. In fact my 1. 5 was rolling roaded and found to be putting out 143bhp from factory - now remapped to 158 thanks to BBR in Brackley. - perfect.
reply
West
Contemplating getting the ND Miata but didn-t know if it was worth it without the LSD. This video just changed my mind. I have to buy one now.
reply
Contemplating getting the ND Miata but didn-t know if it was worth it without the LSD. This video just changed my mind. I have to buy one now.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
