The Miata is one of our favorite rear-drive cars for about a thousand reasons. Among them: They are simple, reliable, well balanced, and huge fun to drive, taking advantage of all that rear-wheel ...

ft. of torque at 8,750 rpm, and the power goes through a six-speed transmission with clutchless up- and down-shifting en route to the fat 190/55 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 rear tire.