Which is Better on Track? | Toyota GR86 vs Mazda Miata

When it comes to entry-level track cars, few cars offer more "bang for your buck" than the Toyota GR86 and the Mazda Miata. Both are beloved track toys with huge followings, so let's see how the two compare.

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🚗 Vehicle in This Video:
2022 Toyota GR86
MSRP: $27,700
Engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Horsepower: 228hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
Curb weight: 2,811 lbs

Modifications:
Enkei TS-10 17x8 Wheels
Kumho V730 225/45R17 Tires
Front & Rear Tow Hooks
Crash & SPC Camber Bolts (-2.4 degrees at the front, -1.3 degrees at the rear)
CSG C21/C11 Brake Pads
Motul 600 Brake Fluid
Jackson Racing Oil Cooler

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club (E85)
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Horsepower: 170 hp
Torque: 148 lb-ft
Curb weight: 2,300 lbs

MODIFICATIONS:
Ohlins Road and Track 7k/4k spring rates
Flyin Miata front sway bar
Verus Engineering rear diffuser
Fab9 E85 tune
Recaro seats
Hard dog roll bar
Goodwin racing strut tower brace
Flyin Miata oil cooler
Goodwin racing transmission cooling scoop
Volk TE37 OG Bronze 17x7.5+38
Kumho HS51 225/45R17
Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
Aligned by west end alignment, -2.0 camber f/r, 1/32 toe in front, 3/32 toe in rear, 6.5 caster, corner balanced at 2339 lbs curb weight

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LINKS FROM VIDEO:
How $600 TRANSFORMS the GR86 on Track:    • How $600 TRANSFORMS the GR86 on Track  
Mazda MX-5 Miata (E85) vs Malibu Canyons | Is Miata Always the Answer?:    • Mazda MX-5 Miata (E85) vs Malibu Cany...  
Laguna Seca Lap Analysis ft. CSG Mike Kang:    • Laguna Seca Lap Analysis ft. CSG Mike...  
How Does a Stock Toyota GR86 Handle on Track?:    • How Does a Stock Toyota GR86 Handle o...  

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Toyota GR86
04:50 - Mazda Miata
14:05 - Final Thoughts