04-29-2020, 10:11 AM
Umm, British is European.
I know what he means, though. The first three iterations of the Miata look more classically British, whereas the new one looks a bit more flashy Italian.
Anyway, having owned both your brother's NC version and the new one, and also having driven the original NA model with the pop-up headlights, here are the differences. The NC model was built on the RX-8's much larger chassis, whereas the ND (the current one) went back to the drawing board in an attempt to equal the tiny size and incredibly light weight of the original. As a result, the ND is shorter, smaller, significantly lighter, a lot revvier, and more powerful than the NC, especially on top. Down low and in the midrange, where you will likely spend all your time when you drive it, the motors are relatively equal. The NC feels softer out on the road, with less of a go-cart vibe. The ND is shockingly tiny, even though its interior space matches and even exceeds the NC's. The ND has a much more upscale interior, as well, but then that's to be expected when comparing cars from different eras.
The power retractable hardtop on your brother's car absolutely blows away the retractable targa top on the new one. Your brother's car is a real convertible when the top is down, and a real two-seater coupe when the top is up. It's ideal.
I know what he means, though. The first three iterations of the Miata look more classically British, whereas the new one looks a bit more flashy Italian.
Anyway, having owned both your brother's NC version and the new one, and also having driven the original NA model with the pop-up headlights, here are the differences. The NC model was built on the RX-8's much larger chassis, whereas the ND (the current one) went back to the drawing board in an attempt to equal the tiny size and incredibly light weight of the original. As a result, the ND is shorter, smaller, significantly lighter, a lot revvier, and more powerful than the NC, especially on top. Down low and in the midrange, where you will likely spend all your time when you drive it, the motors are relatively equal. The NC feels softer out on the road, with less of a go-cart vibe. The ND is shockingly tiny, even though its interior space matches and even exceeds the NC's. The ND has a much more upscale interior, as well, but then that's to be expected when comparing cars from different eras.
The power retractable hardtop on your brother's car absolutely blows away the retractable targa top on the new one. Your brother's car is a real convertible when the top is down, and a real two-seater coupe when the top is up. It's ideal.