I Bought My Budget Dream Car!

Summary by Krater

The presenter compares his Mazda MX-5 to his former Acura NSX and other sports cars, concluding that the MX-5 provides the most fun driving experience due to its low weight, aggressive gearing, and handling.

From the video

Answers: Which sports car is the most fun to drive compared to the Mazda MX-5?

• Mazda MX-5 vs Acura NSX
• Sports car weight and power-to-weight ratio
• Tire width and braking performance
• Gearing and acceleration dynamics
• Used car maintenance and fluid changes

What it concludes

• The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is lighter than high-performance sports cars like the Shelby GT350 and F-Type SVR.
• At low speeds up to 6,000 RPM, the MX-5's power-to-weight ratio makes it accelerate quicker than the Honda S2000.
• Bridgestone RE-71R tires improved braking distance from 126 feet to 112 feet from 60 to 0 mph compared to the stock S001 tires.
• The RE-71R tires provided a 12.4% improvement in longitudinal grip.
• The Mazda MX-5 is the most fun car to drive for under $50,000 due to its low weight, handling, and agile gearing.