2021 Miata vs 2021 Camaro

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2021 Chevy Camaro | San Juan Capistrano, CA

In the market for a sports car that doesn’t break the bank? There’s actually a surprising amount of options available that cost right around $30,000, which is less than a typical top-trim crossover. And those options are no slouches. Let’s take a look.

Today, we’re comparing the 2021 Miata M-5 Club and the 2021 Chevy Camaro 1LT Convertible. Which of these two convertible sports cars is the one you should get? That’s what we’re here to help you decide.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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2021 Chevy Camaro 1LT Convertible

$30,290

MSRP

$31,500
2.0L 4-cyl

Engine

2.0L turbo 4-cyl

181 hp / 151 lb-ft

Horsepower / Torque

275 hp / 295 lb-ft

6MT or 6AT

Transmission

 6MT
RWD

Drivetrain

 RWD
26/34/29

Fuel Economy

 19/29/22

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Unbeatable Drivability

The Miata is legendary in the racing scene for its perfect balance, stellar handling, and all-around agility. The 2021 Miata lives up to that legacy and then some. The 2021 Chevy Camaro also has nimble handling and acceleration. However, it’s much bulkier and longer than the Miata, which makes it less precise and responsive. The 2021 Camaro has more power to try and make up for the extra weight, but it’s not enough to close the gap. To be exact, the 2021 Camaro has a curb weight of 3627 lbs, clocking .075 hp/lb, whereas the 2021 Miata has a curb weight of 2341 lbs, measuring .077 hp/lb.

2021 Miata perfect balance visualization
2021 Miata cockpit showcase

Better Daily Driver

We appreciate a sports car that performs well on both the streets and the track. The 2021 Camaro falls short of the 2021 Miata in a few key ways in this regard. The 2021 Miata has way better fuel economy in every category. The 2021 Camaro can be difficult to see out of for certain drivers, a problem the Miata doesn’t have. The Miata soft top is also easy and quick to raise and lower. The Camaro has an automated raise/lower top, but it takes a while to complete the process and the mechanism is more prone to mechanical failure.

2021 Miata front exterior view

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