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Mazda MX-5 2.0 vs Fiat 124 Spider
| Category | Fiat 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 142 / 140 | 157 / 155 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 240 / 177 | 201 / 148 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1130 / 2491 | 1062 / 2341 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 126 / 124 | 148 / 146 |
| Average price | €27,000 | €29,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Fiat 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:49.40 | 1:48.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Fiat 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.2 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.1 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 110 kph | 8.4 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.2 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.8 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 14.1 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 19.0 s | 17.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 25.9 s | 23.5 s |
| 1000 m | 28.1 s @ 184.0 kph | 28.0 s @ 184.0 kph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.2 s @ 91.2 mph | 14.5 s @ 94.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Fiat 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 5.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.4 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.3 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.9 s | 11.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 5.7 s | 5.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.6 s | 6.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Fiat 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 217 kph (135 mph) | 214 kph (133 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 65.2 kph (40.5 mph) | 67.0 kph (41.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US / 50 UK) | 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US / 50 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 61 m (201 ft) | 63 m (206 ft) |
| 160 kph - 0 | 94 m (309 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Fiat 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
MX-5 2.0 is the fastest by a small margin.
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