It’s an age-old question that’s been keeping sports car enthusiasts up at night! When you’re hunting for pure driving thrills that won’t require you to sell your house in East Legon, these two names always dominate the conversation – the legendary Mazda MX-5 Miata and our June Car of the Month – the sensational Subaru BRZ. Both promise to deliver that raw, unfiltered driving experience that makes your heart race on those weekend drives, but which one deserves to be crowned the ultimate affordable sports car champion? We put these rear-wheel-drive beauties head-to-head in the battle of the century, and the results will absolutely leave you speechless!
Power is where the BRZ completely destroys the competition! Under that sleek hood sits a magnificent 2.4-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine pumping out 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Compare that to the Miata’s 2.0-liter unit with just 181 horses and 151 lb-ft, and you’re talking about a massive 47 horsepower advantage! That’s not just numbers on paper – you’ll feel every single one of those extra ponies when you’re merging onto the Tema Motorway or overtaking slower traffic on the highway.
The BRZ’s larger displacement engine also means more torque throughout the rev range, getting rid of the dreaded torque dip that plagued earlier generations. You don’t need to rev the nuts off it to get moving – the power is there when you need it, making daily driving far more civilized.
Let’s be brutally honest – the Miata is adorable, but it’s about as practical as a chocolate teapot! At just 154.1 inches long with a tiny 4.59 cubic feet of trunk space, you’ll struggle to fit anything more than a weekend bag. The BRZ, on the other hand, feels like a proper car inside. With 6.3 cubic feet of cargo space and actual rear seats (okay, they’re small, but they exist!), you can handle grocery runs, weekend getaways, and even squeeze in a friend for short trips. The interior is significantly more spacious, modern, and comfortable for everyday use.
Plus, with Ghana’s challenging road conditions, the BRZ’s improved ride quality over the previous generation means your kidneys will thank you on those rough patches!
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