Toyota GR86 ZN8 vs Mazda MX-5 Miata NA–ND
“Capability against connection — the coupe that does more versus the roadster that feels more.
The GR86 is the more complete car: it pulls harder, stays flatter, hands you a longer, more forgiving leash when the tail moves, then carries back seats and a fixed roof home.
The MX-5 trades all of that for feel — the better shifter, the more natural steering rack, an open top that keeps you in the moment even when the GR86 is the quicker, comfier choice.
One is the better tool; the other is the better toy.
Performance
“if we're comparing this against that touro brz that i drove the other day i mean no question this is significantly faster”
“It is way underpowered comparatively to other sports cars on the market, particularly the GR86. The GR86 has beaten it for a few years now.”
Handling
Fun to drive
“the GR86 just doesn't do that. There's like they can't replicate the experience that I'm having right now.”
Daily drivability
“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 prefer a Toyota GR86 because although the back seats are unusable, the back seats being there allows you to recline the seat a lot.”
