Dec 11, 2008 · I've had my Z3 (2.3) and my Miata at the track. The Z3 has more overall grip - probably because it has bigger tires. It's also considerably faster even with the weight penalty. …

Jun 10, 2014 · I've driven both; the z3 I drove was a 2.8 (m52?) powered car. It was way faster than a Miata, like no comparison. (Ie, Z3 2.8 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, 1990 Miata 0-60 in 9.4 …

Z3 and z4 are boats in comparaison, only pros over the miata are comfort,the I6 engine and the sound of it (wich are not neither great ratio displacement/HP for what they are, unless its the …

Nov 10, 2022 · Our test subjects included a Mazda MX-5 Miata, a Honda S2000, a Porsche Boxster S and a BMW Z3. These cars represent a valid cross section of what a typical …

Nov 6, 2021 · Looking up lateral gs on Miata vs Z3 puts them much closer than you’d think given the weight difference too. The z3 was around .87 where the Miata was right around .9 stock …

Jan 11, 2014 · The Z3 is cooler, rarer and far more powerful in higher trims. The Miata will be cheap to buy, cheap to maintain, cheap to insure and just as fun to drive. Ultimately you …

May 22, 2021 · The Z3 will cost a lot more to keep going that the Miata. The Miata’s got significantly better suspension geometry, and a huge aftermarket support base. The Miata will …

May 24, 2014 · BMW's of old just have more character, I can't really explain it. Whether you consider a Z3 old, that's up to you. You will have to find something about it to love, just like a …

Nov 30, 2021 · The Z3 seems like an awesome roadster as well but I heard maintenance is expensive. The Porsche has to be fantastic but that I know maintenance is expensive. This …

Aug 30, 2012 · I said I liked both cars. I also thought we were comparing the Z3- M Roadster and the S2000. I don't remember a Miata coming into the conversation, but this is the GRM board, …