Automakers don’t make small cars in abundance anymore, but we still have models like the Toyota GR86 and Mazda MX-5 Miata. They’re enthusiast vehicles that lack practicality, but that’s where a car like the three-door Mini Cooper SE can come into play. It’s small but a tad more functional, thanks to the hatch. But can it keep up with two dedicated sports cars? A new video from The Fast Lane Car tries to find out.
The Toyota GR86 has the power advantage over the other two. It sports a Subaru-sourced 2.4-liter boxer engine that pumps out 228 horsepower (170 kilowatts) and 184 pound-feet (249 Newton-meters) of torque. That’s more than the MX-5 Miata RF, a direct competitor. The Mazda has a smaller 2.0-liter inline-four engine that produces 181 hp (134 kW) and 151 lb-ft (204 Nm).
