True, even the lowly ND1 (155 hp) is a fun dragster from a dead stop. The ND2 with 181 hp is even "funner." It may not win many races but you're having a blast launching on public streets while staying under legal speed limits. Put a on your face every time. Every man should have one as a second car.This was about 1 mile above sea level where the Miata's naturally aspirated engine was at a disadvantage. At sea level it would be neck and neck.