westwest888

I've long derided the use of a Miata as the perfect track car. It only has one feature, which is low price and inexpensive replacement parts ($8 rotors are a far cry from what a Porsche requires). I feel every German car I've owned has both been safer and higher performing for track duty.

Good to see an empirical test:

cas951

That was interesting. Thanks for the post

sjfehr

Modded Miata, hell; 2016 ND Miata is supposed to have the power:weight of a 986 Boxster S straight from the factory. At just 2200lbs, wouldn't take much modding before it's pulling down 991 figures.

westwest888

I think a PDK costs more to manufacture than an entire Miata.

Zeus993

Nice comparison and there are lots of cars faster than Porsches. But, sadly, they're not Porsches.

Kaduku

I've own a Miata, now own a 2014 Boxster Base. Miata was fun but I did sell it, I will not sell this Porsche anytime soon. To me, no comparison. Babes will say the same lol

zedcat

Thanks for posting. Interesting. Wonder what tires the Boxster had. The yokos on the Miata may have had a grip advantage. Have seen a few MX-5 Cup cars at TWS recently and they're quick. Would love to try one. Hope the guy in the video saved some money for a roll bar.

wbgordon

That may be good or bad depending on the point of view.