Abarth 124 spider vs mazda mx 5. Its standard 20 liter four cylinder engine kicks out 160 hp in most models and the top of the line abarth trim is tuned to produce 164 hp. In the front they both. Thursday october 12 2017. The mazda mx 5 and abarth 124 spider represent the ultimate in affordable sports driving with lightweight frames punchy engines and excellent ride and handling.
Abarth 124 spider vs. The issue with. Lucas kennedy the biggest difference between this pair is the roof with the mazda using a powered folding metal top and the abarth getting the same. Now as both these vehicles share the same platform they are identical in dimensions like ground clearance rim height 6 speed transmission rear wheel drive tank capacity of 112 etc.
Detroit michigan from the moment it debuted ive called the fiat 124 spider fiata. Both the mx 5 and the 124 share the mazda nd platform which is further developed to the nd2 platform in 2019. The fact that both the mazda mx 5 and the abarth 124 spider sports cars exist side by side is a good thing. Mazda mx 5 vs abarth 124 review carsguide carsguide app available on the app store in google play.
When we compare the essential elements they turn out to be similar ie. Abarth 124 meets brit tuned mx 5 bbr stage one turbo kit costs 5994 fitted an impromptu turbo roadster twin test. Mazda is forging ahead this year with a series of range updates. The mazda mx 5 is as perfectly balanced as a dietitians dinner plate.
Value 2016 mazda mx 5 20 gt39550 the rrp is about 2500 less than the abarth but fiats drive away deal of 43500 makes it cheaper on the road. 2017 abarth 124 spider v mazda mx 5 rf. The 2020 fiat 124 spider delivers a bigger punch than the 2020 mazda mx 5 miata. Mazda mx 5 20 so here we are finally with the most powerful pairing of mx 5 and 124 which wins.
Youx27ve heard it before. The 124 spider is based heavily on the mx 5 and built at mazdas hiroshima factory however their differences extend beyond their badges with the turbocharged abarth roadster offering a brasher latin alternative to the elegant mazda.