2019 Toyota 86 vs 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

What are the differences between the 2019 Toyota 86 and 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The track-ready Toyota 86 is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve engine paired with a short-throw 6-speed manual transmission. This combination allows the 86 to generate a heart-pumping 205 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 156 pound-foot of torque at 6,400 rpm. The engine in this Toyota 86 is positioned low in the chassis to give drivers optimal performance and balance while on the road. The Vehicle Stability Control sport tuning in the 86 allows drivers to gain full control of the vehicle by shutting off all of its stability assets. The competing 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a SKYACTIV®-G 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve engine paired with a SKYACTIV®MT 6-speed manual transmission under its hood. The MX-5 Miata generates 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 pound-foot of torque at 6,400 rpm.

Along the interior of the 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition are intense red trim details and stitching, as well as striking red seatbelts. Drivers who opt for the 86 GT will have trim-exclusive amenities like heated front sport seats, silver contrast stitching, leather-trimmed side bolsters, and dual-zone climate control. The driver-centric cabin of the Toyota 86 helps keep the driver and vehicle connected throughout every drive.