2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Pitted Against Original Miata
Just how much improved is the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Mazda has released a video showing off just how cars can change over the years, pitting the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata against the original 1990 model. Aesthetically, one could argue the model hasn’t come a real long way in the past 25 years, with Mazda keeping the traditional roadster bodylines and style intact – and that’s not a bad thing – but there’s significantly more to a car than just how it looks on the outside.
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The Japanese automaker gave a pair of drivers one lap to prove themselves at the Circuit De Calafat in Catalonia, Spain. Now, even if you know nothing about sports cars, it’s a given that the newer model will certainly perform better than one that is over two decades older, so Mazda had to give the 1990 model a fair fighting chance with a four-second head start. Was that enough to overcome the improvements Mazda has made over the years? Watch below and find out!
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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