Abarth 124 Spider vs Mazda MX-5 2.0
| Category | Abarth 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.4 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 184 / 181 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 250 / 184 | 205 / 151 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1136 / 2504 | 1066 / 2350 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 150 / 148 | 173 / 170 |
| Average price | €39,000 | €35,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Abarth 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.3 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.3 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 8.4 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 11.1 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 14.0 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.6 s | 15.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.4 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s @ 93.5 mph | 14.4 s @ 95.5 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 27.4 s @ 115.0 mph | 25.3 s @ 117.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Abarth 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.1 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 110 kph | 8.0 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.8 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.1 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.7 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.2 s | 15.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 25.5 s | 20.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 37.9 s | 28.7 s |
| 1000 m | 27.5 s @ 187.4 kph | 26.7 s @ 194.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Abarth 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.6 s | 10.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 13.8 s | 13.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 16.0 s | 17.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 20.8 s | 25.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 8.1 s | 4.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.3 s | 5.3 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Abarth 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 160 kph - 0 | 99 m (324 ft) | 98 m (323 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (467 ft) | 140 m (458 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Abarth 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 232 kph (144 mph) | 233 kph (145 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.2 kph (41.8 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.4 l/100 km (43 mpg US / 52 UK) | 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US / 56 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.10 g (11 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Abarth 124 Spider | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 76 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
MX-5 2.0 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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