Toyota GR86 ZN8 vs Mazda MX-5 Miata NA–ND

“this is much much faster than the last car and you notice it from a street perspective”

“its biggest issue is the torque tip that it has in the middle”

“this transmission is Sublime it is better to use than the gr86s”

“the GR86 pulls harder in almost any way that you can measure it.”

“It's much more capable out the box than my own MX5 Miata. And while I think the steering of the Mazda reacts more naturally, this is so much easier to handle at its limits.”

“The steering ratio here is 13 to 1 significantly sharper than the mx-5 and actually one of the tighter steering racks being sold.”

“I'm noticing the shorter wheelbase the car is a little bit twitchier than the gr86”

“as neutral as a tra6 here I think it's a little bit more tail happy for sure”

“the GR86 just doesn't do that. There's like they can't replicate the experience that I'm having right now.”

“the nd2 miata is the best street car out of all these... it has this sense of whimsicalness”

“The shifting experience in the engine is still better in the MX5.”

“from a practicality standpoint versus a Miata, you do at least have back seats. You've got a little bit more trunk space.”

“this thing is far far more practical. It's a car that you can spend thirty thousand dollars on and use year around”

“I am too big for the car... my safety feels a a bit compromised. Not only in the event of a rollover, but also my head is really close to the structure of the soft top.”

“it feels so far ahead any of the other generations in terms of interior comfort refinement build quality technology”

“for that price there is no new car that is even remotely this fun to drive”

“this 86 is a bargain at 34 490 dollars canadian”

“There's a place in this world where the NC Miata is probably one of the best value sports cars you can buy.”

“on the used car market today you can pick them up for as low as £5,000”