Yahoo Autos Is the New Mazda Miata Really Any Better Than the First One?
The guys over at Mazda really struck gold when they built the Miata. It was a fun, affordable, reliable roadster that the world fell in love with many times over. Since the first car was so successful, Mazda has been adamant about not changing the Miata's winning formula. Carfection brought the NA and ND together to find out if the newest Miata is any better than the first one.
There's a reason every auto journalist under the sun loves the original 1990 MX-5. It sicks to a simple formula that produces the most enjoyment for the least money. It's light weight body, slick manual transmission, and adequately powered drivetrain all come together to form one of the best driving experiences out there.
The 2016 model, unsurprisingly, follows the exact same ideals as the original. It has a 155-horsepower naturally aspirated engine, weighs next to nothing, and gives the driver as much fun as he or she can handle. But if these cars feel the same, and do the same things, is there any real reason to spend all that money on the newest model when the old car costs several times less?
Turns out, there's a bunch of stuff that make the fourth-gen Miata worth the premium. A warranty, for one, give people peace of mind when pushing the car to the limit. There's also a bunch of tech that some people just can't live without. Bluetooth, navigation, traction control, ABS, and even airbags are present in the ND.
Additionally, first generation Miatas are pushing on a quarter-century old nowadays, meaning most examples have seen well over 100,000 miles. They might be cheap, but finding one in mint condition won't be easy.
Ultimately, it all boils down to preference. Looks are the most obvious difference, and cost is a factor that can't be ignored. Carfection drives both the NA and the ND to find out if the new generation of the Mazda Miata is really worth it.
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