Nissan Z vs ND3 Miata: Driving Comparison 

I cross shopped the Z, the Supra and the ND3. I really like the new Z. In fact, I like driving it better than the Supra. The Supra felt very remote and digital and the interior is very BMW. I would rather get a Z4. Modern BMWs feel like a video game to drive. I probably would have bought the Z but I seriously hated the shifter, clutch and steering feel. Both the Z and Supra are fast, heavy, decent handling GT cars. The MX-5 on the other hand is a no BS sports car. Not nearly as fast as those others in a straight line but there aren't many cars made that can hang with an ND3 in the canyons where HP means very little. That's exactly what I really wanted. For me, it's just way more fun to drive 90% of the time. I bought a 2024 MX-5 GT and I just absolutely love it.

I appreciate that you actually mentioned about the throttle input and how the shifting feel cause not many reviewers will ever mention or talk about that

Cool to see someone look like me from Michigan driving with different cars because in Michigan everyone who wants something fast here 90% the big 3

Good thing about driving all the press vehicles. It’ll make the Miata feel even more special when get back in it

You’re damn right they are cross shopped…. And I ended up buying the Miata in Jet Black Mica. I love it! Great vid!

Another winner que!🎉 In 72’ when released the car mags would do comparos w/ Fiat 124 spider, MGB-GT, Triumph GT6, Opel GT, Porsche 914 & yep-VW Karmann Ghia! No brainer-especially me as I bought the Fiat🤬

Finally got a Z, i've been waiting on this.

There’s a Nissan dealership right down the road from me… the grey nismo 400z they got out front is tempting

what a happy review of a happy car! Ilove my 2016 Club. You capture the joy of Miata world.

Love your vlogs Q.

I really enjoyed this comparison because a dealer near me keep asking to me get their performance package Nissan Z but I never pull the trigger on it. I like the looks of it as well! This was an interesting take! Never thought about comparing the two

This was a cool review. The Miata reminds me of the original Datsun 240z if they really modernized it. I'd like to get one used later down the line,but it diffently would have to be the RF.

Id def go with the new Miata, if i didnt have such a performance driving oriented car(FL5), id get one as a second car. Great videos btw.👍

Love your vids Mr Q. Keep it up. I'm in Australia. Ran a 1.5 ND (with limited slip diff in Aus) for six years and 85,000 miles it was perfect. Have a new 2 litre ND 3 on order for Jan 25 delivery, as it will most likely be the last of its type. I tried the Z car, but it felt like driving a truck compared to the Miata. The weight difference is something that sticks in the throat for every single mile. Do you agree? You'd still have your Miata over anything else?

I like that blue and black interior a lot

I used to have a 350z and have an ND2 RF GT now. I find the Z and Miata comparison fairly apt. The Z's are basically just fat miatas. I have love for both in my heart.

Thanks Que was wondering the diff.

Good review

Great video, unfortunately, if you want to turbo charge the ND mx5 like I did you have to have the first or the second version because of the ECU's tunability, but it's a rocket now and with the high compression it builds 5-6 psi of boost immediately and feels more like a supercharger.

Shout out to that bunny hopping around in your back yard lol @ when them turbos kick in 😆 and aww man Que The Stall is back! Great video brother I was surprised to see how much louder and better sounding the Miata was compared to the Nissan Z.

Last weekend I rented 2023 mx-5 for a weekend..... It's so much fun. But, my rental had a drony exhaust and a busted wheel bearing in the rear, made lots of noise.

As always a great review. I really wanted to like the Z. Thought about trading my Camaro for one. But it’s just not compelling enough. I’m more tempted by a Miata for sure. Mazdas are just so connected to the road. Nobody does steering or handling like them.

That shirt looking 🔥.

I want a mazada MX5 so bad. I own a Mazda RX8 that I’ve had for 20 years, a 2021 Camaro SS 1LE and I just need to the MX5 to complete my cars then I’m done. A true driver’s car.

just drove a nd2 at car max man loved sliding it and revving it and the noise was great it had a roadstesport exhaust on ! im coming from a 981 cayman manual. Also i prefer the soft top comparison imo soft top is better for track(roll bar fits) and less weight means less brakes needed anyway. Ill probably buy and NB miata for cheap but the nd is the dream for me. I thought the nd2 was a fast car, everyone saying miata are slow had me expecting a much slower car. I actually want a slower car as crazy as it sounds. The Z i feel like has better competitors like the Supra for more cash or used or the 86 for less at different prices. or mustang with another taste.

I bought a 2024 Nissan z performance traded in my 2021 awd Mazda 3 turbo hatchback. The Z is all sport no luxury like the Mazda the Mazda has a mix of sport and luxury. Mazda 3 feels more refined. But I do like the fact I shifting gears again. Really missed it.

The problem with high performance manual cars is that they're geared to pass California noise pollution regulation tests. So if you wanna floor it up to the speed limit, banging through the gears, you get exactly one shift, since the long-ass 2nd gear takes you up to like 110 mph.

Miata seems smooth fast and fun. The Z seems fast but clunky asf. You could hear the the road and probably feel it suspension wise if you can hear it.

I love the Z. ❤❤❤ Edit: I like the interior of the Miata. It reminds me of the original.

😂😂😂...actually considering between these two.

Yes

❤ I see your in the Detroit area...small world.

You gonna be invisible in the Z with that blue shirt and that blue seat. Urban camo. 🤣

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If you’re in the DMV area, I’ll let you drive my Z Nismo for a review. 😉

Nissan is real daddy!

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio please Que they’re about to be killed off. It doesn’t look like I’m going to be able to afford one anytime soon lol. I need that review.

What kind of exhaust is in the Miata?

Que you are so cool and you are a youtube treasure!!! But you were going over 80 bro! lol

Luv the rear of the Nissan Z 🤔

What do you guys do for work to be able to afford to buy a sports car like this?

Nissan top

I don't think the Z competes well with the Supra. Supra has more power down low instantly, better shifter, full leather rather than the plastic cloth in the Z, Supra has adaptive suspension, better tech and beats the Z on the track. Z has fuel starvation on the track too, even the Nismo. It is an interesting car and I do like the retro look and blue interior if it was blue leather like the M4 offers.

RCF was 3rd 🥉

The Z has to be the biggest let down release of the last 20 years. Nissan waits more than a decade, gives us this and then the dealers try to charge an arm and a leg for it. No wonder no one’s buying them, just an all around epic fail.

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