Engine choice is an interesting conundrum for the MX5/124
1.5 for ability to rag it hard without going through a hedge backwards
2.0 for a good chunk more overtaking oomph but perhaps a little less 'VTEC just kicked in yo' fun around 40-60mph country road action.
1.4T for making swift but smooth progress for those wishing they were in a Healey 3000.
I think I'd be happy with either N/A motor, and having had a lot of legal speed driving fun in the 136hp Swift Sport would probably spend my own bhuna on a 1.5 ragtop, although I'd want a shot in both to see how they compared.
There's better stuff out there if fat bhp is required.
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