MX5 vs S2000

[jimslops]

I am having a quiet one so....

Which is more fun?

[TotalControl]

Depend on driving style Shirley?

I've only driven the Mk1 and 2 MX5's, and at slower speeds they were great. I'd imagine the S2K to be a notch above them for everything. Even the Mk3, which would probably be a better comparison.

[Eighteeteewhy]

I would say you can have as much fun in the S2000 but you'd be putting your licence more at risk.

[jimslops]

Eighteeteewhy said:

I would say you can have as much fun in the S2000 but you'd be putting your licence more at risk.

Indeed. I can't decide. S2000 is faster, different engine, but does not 'feel' the same as MX-5...

[crocodile tears]

mx5 is faster






edit:

it depends how you drive really and what 'excites you'

- do you regulary break the nsl?
- how willing are you to push the limits of grip on the road?
- do you visit track days regulary?
- do you like 'planting it'
- do you like lots of noise or bouncing off the rev limiter?
- you have to thrash both of them to get going but you'll find it easier to be going maximum attack in an mx5 than a s2000

Edited by crocodile tears on Saturday 25th February 20:06

[jimslops]

crocodile tears said:

mx5 is faster

FI perhaps

[obob]

S2000 just because of the engine note at 8k revs. Needs geometry set up though because factory settings are very twitchy.

[Herbs]

Owned both. S2000 faster, MX5 much more fun

[lescombes]

Driven both..... in all conditions.... MX-5 is the best overall...

[oj121]

crocodile tears said:

mx5 is faster

Edited by crocodile tears on Saturday 25th February 20:06

Anything after that statement just doesnt matter. Your cant take advice from anyone that is that wrong and believes it!

[jimslops]

oj121 said:

Anything after that statement just doesnt matter. Your cant take advice from anyone that is that wrong and believes it!

Exactly. Standard vs standard = no contest.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Driven both. S2000 is faster, MX-5 feels faster.

MX-5 every time for me.

[jimslops]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

Driven both. S2000 is faster, MX-5 feels faster.

MX-5 every time for me.

I am also on MX-5 side for driver involvement/feel. You the same?

[M Powered]

The S2000 is faster (as you probably guessed), but less forgiving. Definitely the better choice if lap times is your thing. On the open road and for smiles per mile its the Mx5 hands down. Then fit some slightly narrower Nankang SV2 snow tyres, (for the snow, obviously.)

[Urban Sports]

IMO after owning both for a number of years the MX5 is a learners RWD car and the S2000 is for the person who has graduated.

Not really comparing apples with apples, the MX5 is slow, forgiving, very easy to drive and cheap to own. The S2000 is more difficult to drive (to its limits) but when mastered much more rewarding and much much quicker.

With regards to torque, the S2000 is as quick as a 1.8 MX5 below its manic 6000+ power band so shouldn't be an issue

I enjoyed owning both cars but the MX5 is for boys TBH.



ETA don't believe half of the crap posted above no contest between an MX5 and S2000. The S2000 is in a different league.

Edited by Urban Sports on Saturday 25th February 20:36

[JFReturns]

Are you referring to the MK1? If so, yes, it is more fun as the performance is so exploitable even at low speeds. The S2000 is still a fantastic sports car; the engine and gear change are sensational. However, the steering and chassis have little feel making it difficult to know where the limits of grip are when pushing on.

[jimslops]

Urban Sports said:

IMO after owning both for a number of years the MX5 is a learners RWD car and the S2000 is for the person who has graduated.

Not really comparing apples with apples, the MX5 is slow, forgiving, very easy to drive and cheap to own. The S2000 is more difficult to drive (to its limits) but when mastered much more rewarding and much much quicker.

With regards to torque, the S2000 is as quick as a 1.8 MX5 below its manic 6000+ power band so shouldn't be an issue

I enjoyed owning both cars but the MX5 is for boys TBH.

These boys as well?
http://www.motorsportads.com/race-cars/gt-sports-c...

[jimslops]

JFReturns said:

Are you referring to the MK1? If so, yes, it is more fun as the performance is so exploitable even at low speeds. The S2000 is still a fantastic sports car; the engine and gear change are sensational. However, the steering and chassis have little feel making it difficult to know where the limits of grip are when pushing on.

Yes, agree completely

[wilbo83]

JFReturns said:

Are you referring to the MK1? If so, yes, it is more fun as the performance is so exploitable even at low speeds. The S2000 is still a fantastic sports car; the engine and gear change are sensational. However, the steering and chassis have little feel making it difficult to know where the limits of grip are when pushing on.

Would you say the MK2 MX5 is not as fun then?

[Urban Sports]

jimslops said:

Urban Sports said:

IMO after owning both for a number of years the MX5 is a learners RWD car and the S2000 is for the person who has graduated.

Not really comparing apples with apples, the MX5 is slow, forgiving, very easy to drive and cheap to own. The S2000 is more difficult to drive (to its limits) but when mastered much more rewarding and much much quicker.

With regards to torque, the S2000 is as quick as a 1.8 MX5 below its manic 6000+ power band so shouldn't be an issue

I enjoyed owning both cars but the MX5 is for boys TBH.

These boys as well?
http://www.motorsportads.com/race-cars/gt-sports-c...

Yes, I'm sure if could be bothered I could find a racing S2000 somewhere.

What does that have to do with the OP?