2016 Mazda MX-5 1.5 vs. 2.0 Drag Race Solves the Miata Acceleration Mystery

This is a question that not all Miata buyers have to face. The US only gets the 2.0-liter Skyactiv engine on the MX-5 and Japan has only the 1.5-liter one. But there are several places in the world where both are available, including Australia. The Land Down Under is where this drag race was filmed by the guys at Motor Magazine. From the outside, these cars are identical except for the paint. However, the grey car has a 1.5-liter engine, …