![]() I am disappointed that Edmunds editors seem to have written these reviews in a vacuum ignoring the relation of the cars to each other. I test drove both the Fiat and the Miata. I would recommend reading each edmunds review with the mindset that it applies to both cars outside of the engine. 2018 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) 27 of 27 people found this review helpful. I took a brief drive of each car with the auto but for me the manual is the way to go. It handles well and its full of vintage charm. ![]() Lows Disappointing engine, too-soft handling, tight cabin. If you want an auto the Mazda is the better choice. stefthepef Long before the Fiat 124 Spider was a prettier but worse Mazda MX-5, it was a brilliant little roadster. Highs Sharp Italian style, sporty and well-equipped interior, comfortable ride. This seems to me to be because of different editors approach to the car and because the Fiat review, I believe, is for the automatic which I agree is not very good with this engine. Bid for the chance to own a 24-Years-Owned 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Also, I would mention that the edmunds review of the Fiat is a 3 and the Mazda a 4.5. It's really about do you fit and are you comfortable enough to enjoy the car. If you are deciding between the Mazda and the Fiat you really need to spend some drive time in both. To me this gives the Fiat a bit more excitement. In EMEA, the Fiat 124 Spider is available with the proven 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo four-cylinder engine, the engines first application in a rear-wheel-drive. I like the bit of quirkiness that it has over the Miata. However, I am considering this purchase for weekend pleasure drives and I find the Fiat is more exciting to me. I would rate the Fiat at a 4 and the Mazda at a 4.5 from an everyday driving standpoint. So it is really down to which one appeals to you more. ![]() The Fiat needs to get up in the Revs before it really goes. All 124 Spider models come with a turbocharged four-cylinder making 160 horsepower in Classica and Lusso models and 164 horsepower in the Abarth. The Miata delivers its power in a more linear fashion.
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