As I see it, the 124 Spider is slightly better than the Miata, and the Abarth is definitely better than the Miata. It’s the little things that make something that was already pretty damn good
With a useful boost in power over the standard Fiat 124 Spider comes a modest increase in pace. The Fiat’s 0-62mph time drops from 7.5sec to 6.8sec for the Abarth 124, while top speed grows by Not particularly quick. Expensive to buy. Although it’s very closely related to both the Fiat 124 Spider and the Mazda MX-5, the Abarth 124 Spider represents a separate take on the roadster Abarth appeals to someone like me, who never really paid much attention to Fiats before but fell in love with 124 Spider. Although I am an existing FCA owner I could be considered a Fiat “conquest”. Abarth’s role is to help 124 Spider expand its traditional owner base, by making its performance and styling potential stand out more obviously. 1.4L Throttle Body Spacer Throttle body spacer - FIAT 124 Spider - 2017-2020 FIAT 500 Abarth - 2012-2019FIAT 500T - 2015-2019 FIAT 500L - 2015-on FIAT 500X 1.4L - 2015-on This upgraded throttle body spacer allows more air volume into the engine and canThe Abarth 124 Spider isn't just a rebadge, though, as it features a 168bhp tuned version of the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine as found in the Fiat, plus different suspension, making it a more
The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider comes in three trims: Classica, Lusso, and Abarth. All models are two-seat roadsters with a manually folding soft top. All three trims feature a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine, though Abarth models manage to wring a little more horsepower out of it. Abarth 124 vs S2000 vs ND2 Miata RF. Pretty good comparison against each other in areas that make sense for roadsters. Youtuber "Track Day" must be a member of this forum but I could not find him. He has a stage 2 EC tune, but used stock against the others and except for one race, the 124 came out on top. The Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is powered by a turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder with 164 horsepower and 184 lb-ft., while the non-Abarth version generates 160 horsepower. Both models send the power to MiniDreamCar · #8 · Jul 24, 2019. FYI: “In fact, we appreciate how Abarth seems to have focused more on its tweaked 124’s driving experience than chasing outright performance numbers. (For the record, Abarth claims the 124 Spider can accelerate to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 143 mph.) ouj9yQD.