ND Miata & Fiat 124 Spider Drivetrain Comparison

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Published 2019-07-18

Side by side comparison of the entire drivetrain (engine, transmission, suspension etc) from both a 2017+ Fiat 124 Spider and 2016+ ND Mazda Miata. Once we took these drivetrains apart we were able to compare everything, piece by piece to what's the same, what changes, and what can be used interchangeably in either car.
For a full list of which parts interchange between both cars, including interior and exterior as well make sure to check out our compatibility guide.:
www.redlineautoparts.com/blog/fiat-124-spider-to-n…
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All Comments (21)

@ChutneyInc. 2 months ago

I'm sure the work in this video will help many for a century
@marios449 4 years ago

Omg just make a little tube frame for rigidity, as light as possible, put a seat in it, it will go like hell!!
@cliors200 4 years ago

We need more comparison videos like this!
@hayksamvelyan 4 years ago

Seeing these side by side, I appreciate the simplicity of the Miata engine bay setup a lot more. Like you said, Fiat had to figure out how to work with the existing design to route their exhaust system, whereas the Miata was designed from the ground up so everything has a place for it. I think that will go a long way when it comes time to do maintenance/repairs when the cars go out of warranty.
@recess677 5 years ago

This is an awesome piece of informational content. What a great effort guys. I would love to see a comparison of mounting of the transmission to the engine (Clutch, flywheel, any adapter plates). Keep it up
@ralphaverill2001 4 years ago

It's easy to see why some people refer to the new Fiat 124 as a Fiata.
@beefstew4 4 years ago

Thank you for the time to make this. This kind of automotive info presented in HD and a great explanation of everything is awesome. It helps so man aspiring Mechanics.
@teminia 4 years ago

I would love to see a channel that does this for all kinds of cars, not just miatas and fiats. a whole series dedicated to breaking down sizes, styles and build break downs of drivetrains would be an invaluable tool for anybody looking to do swaps, fixes or modifications and needs a starting point for guidance.
@huntsbychainsaw5986 4 years ago

Awesome to see a true body off comparison video! Thank you.
@WHOMEWHOYOU 4 years ago

Great comparison of the cars & YOU NEW WHAT YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT! Good job.
@throbby24 4 years ago

Great comparison video; never really see videos like this so this is pretty refreshing. Thanks and hope you do more like these!
@alexm4515 4 years ago

This is one of the coolest videos I've seen this year! More please!
@john_dee1431 4 years ago

Bought some NC OEM parts from you guys recently. Glad you're doing what you do!
@Bcharns 4 years ago

Great video! Looking forward to following up with this comparison.
@MattSchmader 4 years ago

Fantastic video! I wish there was a video like this comparing trucks
@BenEllisFL 4 years ago

This is great Esteban! You always helped me enjoy my miatas more!
@Gentleman...Driver 4 years ago

As an Abarth 124 Spider owner I appreciated this. Subscribed. :)
@BookAutowerks 5 years ago

Great comparison. Looking forward to the compatibility guide.
@Dornpunzel 4 years ago

How FREAKING awesome is that? Epic video. Greetings from an Abarth 124 Owner :)
@Mikeoohhh 3 years ago

Awesome video! Thank you for breaking it down so well