# Is The Fiat 124 Just A Dressed-Up Miata? The Two Roadsters Compared

> Following its debut in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 Miata instantly proved that owning a good-looking, high-quality sports car didn't necessarily mean spending a fortune.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1925112/mazda-miata-vs-fiat-124-what-different-how-compare/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688e06d31722b3fcf6a6ee03)
- **Published:** 2025-08-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #miata #compared #dressed #fiat #mazda #roadsters #sports #appreciated
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