View Poll Results: What would you get?
Mazda MX-5 Miata
11
61.11%
Fiat 124 Spider
6
33.33%
I'd rather ride a goat while holding onto an umbrella
1
5.56%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll
Fiat 124 Spider or Mazda MX-5 Miata?
#1
Fiat 124 Spider or Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The new Fiat is out, and it's a little beefier than the Mazda Miata.
The 124 Spider has the same engine as the 500 Abarth making 160 HP and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Mazda has 155 HP and 148 lb-ft of torque.
But how about reliability? The two cars have different powertrains, but will most likely have the same interior materials and electronics, albeit designed differently. Do Mazda and Fiat have significantly different warranty coverages?
And what about price? I think the Italian may be pricier, but by how much? Resale value? Would insurance costs be significantly different?
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK?
The 124 Spider has the same engine as the 500 Abarth making 160 HP and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Mazda has 155 HP and 148 lb-ft of torque.
But how about reliability? The two cars have different powertrains, but will most likely have the same interior materials and electronics, albeit designed differently. Do Mazda and Fiat have significantly different warranty coverages?
And what about price? I think the Italian may be pricier, but by how much? Resale value? Would insurance costs be significantly different?
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK?
#3
Lexus Fanatic
As far as the warranties, both look more or less about average. Mazda offers 5/60 drivetrain and 3/36 on the rest of the car. Fiat offers a flat 4/50 on everything else they sell here, but it is unclear on their website if that includes the Spyder.
Mazda also has a far more widespread dealer network in the U.S. than Fiat/Alfa does...something that may have to be taken into consideration in some areas.
Mazda also has a far more widespread dealer network in the U.S. than Fiat/Alfa does...something that may have to be taken into consideration in some areas.
#5
Lexus Champion
Fiat doesn't look too bad but....it's built off the MX-5 anyway....
but....no idea why anyone would choose over the MX-5....unless there's an Abarth edition.
but....no idea why anyone would choose over the MX-5....unless there's an Abarth edition.
Last edited by bagwell; 11-18-15 at 10:35 AM.
#8
Lead Lap
Fiat all the way for me. I like that it recalls the original 124 and doesn't look as stubby as the Miata.
While heavier, the Fiat has ~35lb/ft more torque. I also prefer the styling. The best part? The Abarth model will have different sheetmetal that's more aggressive. This is confirmed by people who have already seen it in the flesh.
While heavier, the Fiat has ~35lb/ft more torque. I also prefer the styling. The best part? The Abarth model will have different sheetmetal that's more aggressive. This is confirmed by people who have already seen it in the flesh.
#10
I always loved the 124 but that was then. I lived through a 131 brava, a Fix It Again Tony if there ever was one. A new Fiat would scare me but i bet it would be fun. I think the styling is fine from what is shown.
#11
The pursuit of F
I like the Fiat's styling better as it's more unique especially in black.
I voted for it on styling but for ownership, it would be for a short lease only due to the poor predicted reliability.
I voted for it on styling but for ownership, it would be for a short lease only due to the poor predicted reliability.
#12
Lexus Fanatic
Agreed that the The Fiat's styling is at least a notch or two above the Miata's
#15
^ If they're made at the same factory as the Miata, they MIGHT be reliable. I haven't read much about Fiat's 1.4 Multiair turbo engine to know if its a reliable lump or not. I do know that little engine sounds pretty fiesty and mean in the Abarth, and I usually hate the sound of tiny little 4 cylinder engines with a loud exhaust.
As for the Fiat's styling, I'd take the Miata any day of the week over that lump.
As for the Fiat's styling, I'd take the Miata any day of the week over that lump.