HONDA CIVIC DELSOL VS MAZDA MX5 MIATA (which is better for you?)
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Josh and I have both been driving our hairdresser cars for a while now and we finally decided to take a day and figure out which one was best. Here are our results
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remember watching this video the night before i picked up my del sol. after owning it for half a year i can 100% say i’m never selling it no matter the circumstance😂
Love hearing that haha. Sometimes I think maybe ill get something else, then I drive it and I'm like, no way, I love this car way too much 😂
I love this because I just bought my del sol 2 days ago
Ports your car now 2 years later
I have a couple videos that need to be uploaded after the build!
Del Sol for me
The Del Sol aged well (ride height, roof design, engine with vtec already etc).
Also seeing the Miata made their Targa version makes the Del Sol ahead of it's time.
Very ahead of it's time. And I am a sucker for targas so I agree with you there
Miata- better chassis
Del Sol VTEC - Better engine
*Honda S2000 has entered the chat*
Find me an s2k, it's what I really want
S2K is big bro. I own a si del sol & always considered Honda s2k as big bro. 💪i actually have the tan S2000 seats in my del sol.
@@whoone9211 I bet those look super rad
Sadly an s2k is nowhere as cheap as the del sol or a Miata from where I’m at they go for like 15-16 grand
@@turyy9063 yeah they're about the same here. Little too rich for my blood
Del sol are getting really rare and I think are gonna sky rocket up in value soon
I think so too man, I have so many people trying to buy mine off me
Yeah? I have two about to purchase a 3rd all run all different yrs.
Don’t want to sound like a crazy person.... there are folks who let it go to waste and I enjoy restoring them
@@dand00n83 I'm having a lot of fun restoring mine so I see the appeal haha
I found one for $650
As a long time Honda fanboi who has owned many (but not a Del Sol) but a current Miata owner, I am always interested to compare these two cars.. good job guys, very fair and not overly bias.
Appreciate that! We both love both cars so much its really hard to pick a winner. But we hoped just stating some basic comparisons like size, drive train and storage space, what would help people pick the better car for them
@@scooch988 I noticed you guys were saying 90hp. Miata is actually 116ish. I wonder if it'd be the same thoughts if you had tested the single cam del sol. I guess comfort and space would still be the same so it'd win there.
@@VancouverOldschool haha yea we found that out after our hp numbers were a little off. I definitely tried to really express these engines were very different and there aren't as many DOHC Sols to pick from. And yea the space in the delsol is mindblowing compared to the miata. I never realize how different it was until I went back to back like this
I’m 22 and I’ve had my Del Sol since I was 17. And I absolutely love it and honestly never plan on selling it. It’s such a unique car with having the sporty style but also having the convenient things you’d want in a daily driver.
I couldn't agree more. If you don't have a lot of people or things to pile in, you really can make it a decent daily driver. I hope to have mine for a very long time. Video of the new wheels will be released soon then I can get the rust fixed
I’m looking for a first car and looked at a del sol, any tips for he to look out for?
@@tonybanana4016 other than the basic car stuff like paying attention to the mileage, making sure all the lights work, and checking for any strange sounds coming from the engine when it’s turned on. I would say, check to see if there are any crazy mods put on it, that could possibly mean that the car might have been treated rough by the owner, also if their’s anything that’s “fixed” by being zip tied, or duct taped that’s a bad sign. Check the fluids, like the clutch, power steering, coolant, and oil. If they’ve all been topped off or look clear and don’t have gunk, that’s good, and if the engine is clean and not super dirty is a very good sign it’s been taken care of, but if it is dirty that’s probably fine. I’m not really a huge expert on this and I’m not going to pretend to be, that’s just some of the things that come to mind. If you want some more advice I recommend checking out donut media’s video on what to look for when buying a new vehicle.
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@@tonybanana4016 everything that @ChrispyKing said are all very good points. Things to look for on a DelSol specifically would be rust anywhere on the rear fender Wells, specifically the back corner on the seam that connects to the rear bumper. Also check the rocker panels, those tend to rot out on sols. Learn the different engines. There are 3. Know which engine you're getting. Some people try to sell off a d16 VTEC as if it's the same as a B16. It's not. They're very different. So know which engine is in the car before you buy it. All the engines are good, but they all make different amounts of power. Check to see how the timing belt looks and when it was last done. But everything else mentioned was very good and will apply to any car
I agree, loose steering on my Sol too but everyone always says that it's big for a small car when they get in lol. The throw on my shift is super short, even shorter than my buddy's old C5 Z06. I can't imagine the Miata having an even shorter throw lol.
Great video, driving each other's cars and is probably the best way to compare the two and it's always fun ripping someone else's ride! People might craptalk Honda but they love the VTEC honk!
Can't beat that VTEC haha. Yea the Miata is super short though. And agreed. When I first got in it I'm like, wow this is small cause I was comparing it to my FRS. Then I got in the Miata and was like woowwwwwww. THIS is small
Im going with a Del Sol. Easy pick for me
Can't say I disagree with you, if it only it was rwd haha
4:28 "Very Basic"
I feel I need to correct you on this.
The Del Sol especially your model had a lot of extras compared to the contemporary vehicles that were on the road.
Available gear were:
Airbag
ABS brakes
Vtec (far superior than even a decade younger VVT (Toyota) and Vanos (BMW) as it had intake and lift)
Power Windows
Cruise Control in some
Cup holders
4 x speakers (unlike the miata)
Not to mention AC and Auto options
Overseas had:
Traction Control
Climate Control
Tweeters
Map lights
Leather Interior
Driving lights
Electric roof etc.
I understand compared to today's standard of touch screen, reverse camera and reverse sensor etc it looks basic but that comparison is not really fair.
The real comparison is with cars on the road at the time were some did not even have half of that.
Appreciate the in depth comment. It will be useful for those looking at these two cars and I should have gone more in depth when I mentioned this. Because you're correct, the DelSol, was very ahead of it's time. But when making this video I had the mindset of what consumers are used to this day in age and by those standards it is a dinosaur. I may actually make a follow up video because of this comment so I appreciate that
thanks for making this comparison, ive been thinking on a miata for a while now but noticed del sol existed and as a tall person i think will suit me better
@@rafaelz1580 I agree, delsol is definitely the right move for the taller people. After this video I took my 6’4 friend to Florida to pick up a rust free delsol and drive back to mass. He fit better in that car than he fits in my C5. Do with that information what you will haha
I'm 6ft and no issue in Del Sol at all
I have a 93 Del sol I do want a Miata love little cars
Highly recommend getting one, the NAs are my favorite looks wise. But if you can ever pick up a Mazda speed model, I think those were the NBs but I could be mistake. Get a very tuneable turbo engine out of the factory. Really fun cars
I literally daily a 93 del sol SI and my weekend car is a 1990 NA Miata 😂. Both great cars
I envy you, you have the best of both worlds 😂
Glad I caught this video, lookin at buying a del sol but didn’t know if I was gonna fit in it
Yeah it's a little bigger which is nice. I barely fit in the Miata. But the delsol is more than comfortable
Definedly the del sol would be my pick, if owned one for 9 years and have been building and renewing it, taking good care of it. Now its repainted and the b16a2 has been rebuild to 195hp. Love my summer ride
Congrats man! Love to see people not only keeping these things running, but keeping them pure with the proper engines. 195 is perfect for these
Very nice video ! I think i did a great choice with my 95 Delsol and with the B18C GSR it's even better. Excellent video for someone who's searching for a small car !
Thanks Jason! I think I made the right choice too, except when I'm in the mood to do some sliding😉
I am a original owner of a 1997 Honda Del Sol Si. It is my daily car with 207,000 miles. A very reliable car. When I was looking for a
Two seater in the 1990’s I drove both cars. I found the Miata drove harsher than the Del Sol. The trunk also convinced me.
The Del Sol is a two person car and luggage. I choose the Si over double overhead cam , because it would work on regular fuel.
For me the double vtec did not seem that much faster. I never regretted that decision. The car run and drives great.
You're a lucky man. I would have loved to own this car new. I do think its funny though, i never would have bought one unless I NEEDED a small daily good on gas. They didn't even come to mind when I was searching for stuff. I was looking at every honda except the delsol just because I forgot about it. And now I love it more than ever. Definitely one of the most fun cars I've ever owned
I also am an original owner of a 1997 Del Sol Si. It's been my daily driver for 27 years now.
@@BrandonGolets Then what I said is nothing new to you. I will at sometime replace the seats and move up one wheel size to 15 inch. I have been told
that the 15 is the best সাইজ.
@@BrandonGolets Miss keyed the last word
Definitely del sol. Im a honda guy, but i hate convertibles but i love targa tops. I've really been wanting a del sol si/ vtec or a crx si. Been going back and forth between the two. Also, in my honest opinion the only thing the miata has going for it is the pop ups 😅
I'm with you haha, I'm not much of a convertible guy but I love targas. Probably cause vehicles still retain their shape whereas convertibles give this elongated look that I'm not a fan of. And the pop ups are great but I love rwd so I'd still say the Miata checks that box for me. But hey everyone's different. Both great cars none the less!
Excuse me? I have a s2000 sir
@@abrahamfabela8457 i love s2000s, but itd HAVE to have the hardtop lol
I was going to get a NA Miata a few months back, but my parents made me get an 09 Accord because it’s safer 🙄. Still want a Miata, but they’re going up in price and I can’t find a clean Del Sol to save my life
Yeah theyre always climbing. Delsols are tough cause they didn't make many of them. Depending on where you're located always look south of you. Less snow means less rust usually. Even if you have to drive a little
Definitely would choose Miata rwd ☝️
Can't say I blame you, nothing better than being able to slide at will!
Nice info on the vtec del sols always wondered how many b16s they had
Thanks! And yea from what I’ve read it was about 70k but it’s been so many years who knows how accurate it is haha
I recently got my 94 Del Sol Si and love to see you guys enjoying yours
Thanks! Yea I absolutely love mine. Josh sadly had to sell his miata recently but one of our other friends bought it so thankfully it stayed in the family!
Had my B16 del sol uk spec for about 6 years now and love driving it, more exclusive than Mx5 and you never tire of hearing engine noise when you hit vtec. The electric rear window is really great feature as its much less windy when thats open, also when you have uk weather, with 'rear window up and heater on full because air comes back towards front of cockpit heater doesn't really do much, rear down and front is warm with heater, just need something to keep neck warm. Just love Honda's, need Mk1 and 2 on road now
Agreed, these older honda performance engines really do make some incredible sounds, especially in vtec. I never tire of that crossover
Honestly I would love the del sol so much more than the Miata except the one thing is it’s fwd so you can’t have as much fun as you can in the Miata
Haha sounds like you're facing the same dilemma as me!
@@scooch988 yeah lol i still imagine both of them being pretty fun to drive tho
As a delsol owner i would love a mx5... but as a mechanic i dont even need the video to decide 😅😂
Delsol has way more power(The VTI/SIR b16), cooler options like the e-roof and is better in general... better engine,suspension, body....
They both got rust probs, mx5 rots away 10x as fast
mx5 has RWD, thats a +1
thats basicly it..
If they made the delsol like the should have done in the first place.... mid engine and rwd like the mr2,it would be one of the best cars ever...🤷🏼♂️
I'll be honest. I think about how I wish the DelSol was rear wheel drive, a lot. And if it was mid engine that would just be the holy Grail. But I'm so grateful they made it the way they did. Because I don't think I'd get a chance to enjoy mine like I do now. If they made it even just rwd it would have surely outshined the Miata and would come with a fat "drift tax" like the miata, 240sx etc. But then again maybe if it was more successful they would still be making it today which would be wicked cool
@@scooch988 Do miata's have drift tax over there?....
Here in EU they are hella cheap, Delsol's are super cheap in Holland and UK... UK is a goldmine for jdm cars, u could literally buy a SIR delsol for under 1000£$ or a miata for like 500/1000 bucks or so.
Most sol's are getting parted out, people dont like them and since we got only 1.6 d16 si and b16 SIR, they all get used as swap cars for civic's.
@@DeUnoReverseKaart haha that's so dumb. Why bother taking the good engine out a DelSol when the DelSol is so much cooler than a regular Civic haha. Like just take the b series out of a crv or something. And yea anything rwd in the us has the drift tax unfortunately
@@scooch988 I think they do that because 99% of al civic's(ed,eg,ek etc) are d-serie's with drumbrakes 242mm and crv b20 without vtec.. A delsol is the cheapest option if you want a complete b serie vtec swap here....
They also find the delsol a fake honda 🙄 delsol is kind of a underdog in EU. But i dont care t.b.h, only a couple left including mine and they are only rising in value 🤷🏼♂️
@@DeUnoReverseKaart that's too bad, I feel like the DelSol in reality was a flop, I personally think they should have made it rear wheel drive and mid engined like the MR2. It would have been the legend of it's time. But it still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it and it's definitely a true Honda haha. Glad to see at least you're enjoying yours haha
Own a 93 S and have had it since ‘96; 2nd owner. Love the little car..
Thats so cool you've had it for so long. I hope to have mine forever
I got a del sol SI with the Z6 and I can't help my self taking it to 7600 every time I drive it and with the S20 si trans and having LSD it's a blast with the short gears.
Agreed, they're not fast but there's something about how these old homda drive thats so addicting. Its like nothing else on the road and I love it
I flippin love my Del Sol, I'd take it over a Miata any day
I think you’re making the right choice!! Haha
Crazy I found this, I just raced my friend freshly rebuilt NA Miata against my 97 Del sol si but has a d16y7 so no vtec and I ended up putting a car between us. Was pretty happy with the del sol for being very slow
Oh yea I believe it, these 90s Honda engines were something else. The D I pulled out of my swap car also had no vtec and I really was pretty impressed with its performance
The beautiful sounds of VTEC and smells of burning motor oil.
If you're not burning oil, you're not hitting vtec enough haha
Gret video 👍🏼, personaly i am going for the miata because it's cheaper (in my country), i am very small 5.6 so i won't have a problem and the rear wheel drive + snow and an empty parking lot it's all i want but gotta wait 3 more years and then i can get it, great video again 👍🏼.
Either one of these will bring more smiles to your face than you can imagine. But having the ability to slide around is a great reason to go Miata. It's gonna be a long 3 years but it will be well worth the wait. Thanks for the positive comment!
I own a 1991 Miata NA bone stock with the 1.6L engine.
I have a friends 1995 Delsol I am test driving today to buy as a second little sports car.
I am getting the Delsol for the highway commute which is more fun on the highways...
I am keeping the Miata because I plan to play around with doing a 3" lift with 24" A/T's and will be drifting it in the future... possibly with a 2004-2008 Acura TSX engine (K24A2) swap. That or just Turbo it to start and just stay there...
Thats so sick! Best of both worlds right there. When the miata is done definitely send pics to my Instagram @scooch988. Id love to see it
Had a 94 miata and just picked up a 95 del sol today. I like them, they're fun butttttttt I like my 08 solstice best
Only driven a solstice a very short distance but definitely a lot of fun. It's the only convertible I had trouble seeing out the back of 😂
Really cool video ! Honestly i'm still not sure which one to choose 🤔
I was wondering if 124k miles on the Honda crx del sol esi is fine or not ? I mean it's a really high mileage but it's a Japanese car so idk ?🤷♂️😅
I struggle to find some with less miles, so that's why i'm not sure if I should consider it or not
@@vilau3310 honestly every car is different. It all depends on how it was maintained. I bought mine initially with 199,000. But I bought it off a friend of mine who had owned it for a couple years and is a Honda tech. The woman before him that owned it bought it used in 1996 and took very good care of it, she actually brought it to my friends repair shop so he knew the car before he owned it. But even so, there was no telling if I would have a catastrophic issue 3 days into ownership. It’s always possible. Just do your research on any car you’re looking at, look at common problems and when you go look at a car you want, ask about those issues and if they’ve been addressed or look for yourself and see if the one you’re looking at has any of the common issues. And that can be applied to any car. Most likely an older delsol or Miata won’t have a crazy problem, but even the new one I have that I swapped the black car from this videos engine into has some electrical problems. The body is perfect. And it’s got a rebuilt engine, but as you can see, other things can fail. Every used car purchase is a risk. But the only way to find out if you got a good one or not is to take the leap and hope for the best. I know this was long but I hope it helps you in some way 😊
@@scooch988 Wow thank you so much for answering! I love to see people like this on the internet willing to give some of their time to help strangers! I will keep your advices in mind when I will buy my car. 😁👍
@@vilau3310 don’t mention it my dude, I appreciate people like yourself not only taking the time out of their day to watch what I spent a long time producing and putting together but also interacting with me in the comments. So answering some questions is the least I can do!
quality content right here
Thank you!
Even just a d series manual in the del sol is still fun. Never gonna win any drag races, but if you take the time to learn how to drive fwd, you can take corners fast. The weird thing though is you have to corner at just the right angle in the right gear with a fwd or it oversteers for days. But when you get the precision to predict a corner and adjust for it with minimal braking, the del sol will sail through it without looking flashy at all, like you didnt even try
Agreed, I remember seeing a DelSol at an auto cross event before I got mine and he was sideways more than once. And even he wasn't sideways one of the rear tires was off the ground haha. I feel like fwd is more difficult to control than people think when it comes to performance driving
@@scooch988 Very much so. At least with a Rear wheel drive you just spin out , but I meant understeer in my last comment. You get understeer when you come in too fast or too slow. If you don't predict entry and exit of the corner, you'll just plow right into it
@@bobwarpath2395 yeah understeer is my least favorite. But I'm no stranger to it hahaha
i want both lmao
Me too, one day!! Haha
Delsol’s chassis is too flexy. Park 3 quarter angle on a driveway and see if you can take off or put on the roof.
Oh you definitely can’t. But welcome to the life of owning a 90s car with a removable top haha. Do the same with the Miata and you might be able to get it off but good luck getting it to strap back in
Miata is the pick for me. I would love the del sol but fwd is a huge turnoff for me.
Yea definitely depends on how you wanna use it. I'm still not a fan of fwd but as a daily driver its not noticeable. And hondas arguably do fwd the best out of anyone. So you can still throw this into corners and even get some oversteer
This was a good video
Thanks! Appreciate the positive feedback. Got some more content in the works for the coming weeks!
Just get the best mx5 the ND generation , then get a del sol as a project car
I definitely can't argue with that. If you can swing both I highly recommend it. Having the best of both worlds is always good
Minota Mazda guy. I have a 93 Del Sol Si and a 90 CRX.
The ultimate combination in my opinion!
nice i have the 1992 jdm sir de sol goes real good also the sir has better suspension
@@robhill9082 that’s sick! I would have loved to have swapped my B16 into a true JDM chassis but unfortunately it didn’t work out that way
@@scooch988 yeah i been trying work out how rare the jdm 1992 sir is think its very rare not much information, im in new zealand thats how i got it, still has a leaky roof tho lol
@@robhill9082 hahaha it’s not a delsol without a leaky targa 😂
I want both of these cars...I'm half way there. I already have a del sol.
Ayyy there ya go. In my opinion that's the hard one to find since they didn't make as many. You're gonna love the Miata when you get it!
I want to make project car and i ask myself same question, miata can drift and its so cute but del sol have a kind of aggressive sport looking and also its rare, and i have really good memories with honda (when i was kid first car I "repair" was my Grandpa civic IV) but fwd so u cant slide sometimes...
Yeah I think it all comes down to what the end goal is with the car. If you want to slide you have to go Miata. But if that's not overly important to you the sol is more fun in my opinion, plus like I mentioned, it's a little bigger
@@scooch988 and also its so rare, kinda invest here hahah
I own both I am 6 ft tall 01 import nb Miata and 95 del sol 1.6 VTEC I have about the same amount of modifications in both I daily my del sol just because I get it dirty at work lol MIATA every day of the week del sol great car that's why I have one but if I picked between the two I would rather daily the miata
I go back and forth but I do love the miata, just for what it offers. But sometimes I think once the suspension is dialed in and I really get to drive it hard on some back roads I might change my mind
Broo we didn’t even see the cars lol
We literally did a walk around on both of them my guy 😂
I like both as some classmates and friends of mine have both, just dont know if the small size of them is for me
Yeah I mean I definitely wouldn't want either one as my only car but I love how small they are for weekend warriors or a second car as a daily
I love my del sol i have a b18 in mine and it cooks
Oh I bet, I can't get enough of this thing. Hopefully one day I can squeeze a little more power out of her
As an owner of three del sols, i think my choice is obvious.
And I cant fault you for that. Atill probably the most fun car I've ever owned haha
As someone who lives in a place with a very harsh winter and has the world's steepest driveway. I really appreciate these little fwd 2 seaters
I love mine, and honestly, toss some snows on it and it does surprisingly well
@@scooch988 yeh you right. I am actually looking for my first car right now and these del sols are really cheap. My mom doesn't want me to get a rwd car because "OH YOU WILL GET YOURSELF KILLED!!" But the Real reason I want a car with 2 seats is it's not only light and fun I don't have to be the driver of the group. My friends just by themselves are pretty chill but then when you pair them up with each other it feels like I am a father sometimes. I can't imagine what that's like in a car while I am driving.
@@nosloppyplease i feel ya man, its nice to not always have to be the driver. That was me for a good portion of my life. Also I'm sorry but I find it so funny your mom thinks rwd is the part that makes it deadly, not the fact you're in one of the smallest cars ever made in a time when massive SUVs consume the roadway haha. But I have similar mom, she was more worried about speed than anything, and didn't want me having a car that was too small was when was younger. She still doesn't like that I have the delsol cause its so tiny but just show you can be responsible and it will at least put her mind a little more at ease
This video is only 30 years late.
Better late than never
Del Sol SI for me
I have to say I think that's the right choice!
I own both del sol vtec and NC Miata, both are fun cars however the Miata takes it in the fact that it's rwd. If the del sol was rwd it would definitely be my favorite car.
Agreed, I wish they had made them RWD but then they'd all be drift missiles like the 240 and the miata making them tough to come by I suppose
@@scooch988 Would that really be such a bad thing though?
@@TheFracturedfuture yes and no. Yes because slides are the best form of fun. No because they'd be priced like 240s and too expensive to be worth buying
@@scooch988 Good point.
If the del sol was rear wheel then it would be a really difficult decision but because is front wheel I think I would go with the miata but it’s still no an easy decision
If the delsol was the b16 and rwd personally I think it would be a very easy decision cause it's the superior engine between the 2. But as they're set up it really comes down to what your purpose is with the cars
Del sol should be DOHC vtec since miata is a dohc too...
So the delsol did come with that option! They had 3 engines
1. Single overhead cam non VTEC
2. Single overhead cam VTEC
3. Dual overhead cam VTEC, which is the one I have, puts out 160 hp
Honda engines just turn me on...mazda i can drift so I am not sure...but I just remembered that I dont fit into a miata😅 so jts the del sol
Yesssss!!! Love to see it, go get one today before they’re all 15 grand!!
No mention of the electric trans top on the del sol, it makes it look like a transformer and imo is the best part of the car.
So we actually didn't get the trans top in the states. You have to remove it manually. Now although it's one of the coolest things I've ever seen, I'm glad we didn't get it cause I've heard if it breaks it's very expensive to fix haha
@@scooch988 quite the opposite infact, honda uk wont touch it but there are specialists that repair them. I got mine fixed for £120 and has been working for 5 years since. it does add alot of weight though.
@@lunarshteve oh that's far less expensive than the forums made is sound haha. And yea I'm also very grateful for the weight savings. The car is perfectly balanced how it is without the weight haha
The made the key components like the gears from the trans top from plastic, they did that so the gears would break before the electric engine's would sieze up. The gears itself are cheap to replace and buy👌
@@DeUnoReverseKaart yeah the guy that repaired mine showed me the little packet of plastic cogs from honda, they were cheap it was the labour that took the most of my £120. still alot cheaper than repairing a modern electric roof thats for sure.
Guess the wife getting a delio
I support this all the way!!
The problem is that Del Sols are notorious for rusting out worse than the Miatas
In my personal experience they are about the same haha. All these 90s Japanese cars rust over the rear quarter and the rockers. I have been very fortunate with mine because the original owner undercoated it so the only rust is the rockers and rear quarter. The frame is in excellent shape. Josh on the other hand, his is pretty rusty because it just wasn't maintained properly
@@scooch988 That's true. I come from the rust belt so when I found a fairly clean Miata I jumped on it. Unfortunately, all del sols I looked at were too rusty.
@@emilyaschbacher6921 yeah it stinks sometimes there's just no avoiding the rust no matter how much you take care of it. But it's awesome you found a clean Miata!
What a Cookie
this video is great!!
Thanks man! Now you just gotta choose haha
@@scooch988 i have a del sol but i was 👌 that close to getting an nb. I still prefer nb miata but the sol is still amazing!
@@austincrs I'm just in the Miata for the rwd. The delsol beats it on all other aspects. If they made it rwd it would have bested Miata on all terms and actually been a mini s2k
@@scooch988 true. With the 2nd gen miata you get slightly more cabin space, more hp and overall refinement with equal or better handling than the 1st gen. Also, i have the slowest possible del sol, the 93 s. So i have about the same amout of horses as the miata, maybe slightly more. im sure the vtec blows it out of the water, but miata beats Del sol S
@@austincrs Miata today beats any delsol below the VTEC model. My thing is if you like sliding the Miata is your car. If you don't care, delsol VTEC is your car
Great video, I subbed
Appreciate that man! Lots more coming!
Personal view: NA 1.8L engine version is the best Miata ever.
I've only driven the 1.6 so I can't really cast my vote, but I have heard a lot of people say the 1.8 is the best
Thank you for the video! Trying to find a cheap project car to work on and learn stick and I like both of these cars very much
Thanks for the comment. Honestly highly recommend one of these or any Civic/CRX/Integra. You can even find a Porsche 944 or any number of mustangs or Camaros. Fun cars with a lot of aftermarket support and fairly cheap. Talking under 5 grand depending on the condition
I really want a Del sol btw I'm 6'1 so idk if I'd fit in it 😂
I'm 6'1 and I fit with plenty of room to spare!
I'm 6'3 and have plenty of room
Both is the best lol
Haha can't argue with that
Lol ..fwd tracks amazing, same engine and trans in a rwd vs fwd platform in lower hp the fwd wins. Helps that honda just made better engines anyway so honda kicks rwd cars asses that have way more hp back in the day because they are just better.
Yea the engines Honda was putting out back then were far superior, but there’s a reason everyone tracks Miata’s, that drivetrain is tough to beat. If Honda wasn’t so addicted to FWD they could have made a heck of a car if the delsol was rear wheel drive, personally I think it would have gotten more of the respect it deserved if it was
Any first good mods I should add to my del sol ?
I always tell people, no matter what the car is, your first mods should be contributing to your end goal for the car. I personally like a car that handles well and is functional. I'll usually go with a catbsck, lowering springs/coils and wheels and tires. The DelSol to me handles great but it definitely could be a little stiffer. So I'll be doing coils in the very near future. And that will be my first performance mod for this car so I'm pretty excited. Hope this helps!
Scooch awesome thanks so much
Delsol for me 😉
You made the right choice 😉
@@scooch988 its actually my first car and I'm 16 but idk what to do to it any suggestions?
@@joseonaltr9445 for one of these I would definitely recommend some new suspension. Try the Tru Hart's coilovers. Not expensive and a GREAT coilover. I also have an install video on how to do those. Then I'd recommend some wheels and tires. Really bring the handling aspect around on the car. Maybe a cold air intake if you have a vtec engine. Great sound without it being ricy. I have an exhaust video I'll be putting up soon. Cause exhausts are great and they're fun, but I wanted something more tame on this car. But if you want something louder there's an array of options which is great. Hope this helps!
@@scooch988 thanks man I just cant wait till I get my car back 😁
Honda baby
Can't say I disagree!!
@@scooch988 thank you
I think both cars could use some tasteful modifications.
Agreed, Honda has some on the way, the Miata has some in storage, if only we could get josh to actually install them
Tell Josh to get off his @ss and get it done
@@frankietheyankee7042 I've tried but he says he has "adult" things to take care of
Nice intro Haha
Haha thanks! Any time josh let's me slide it I use that😂
wow kinda hard to compare the two because SCCA doesn't have a class for the del sol. why because the del sol would kick the miata's ass!
Hahaha good point
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You are blowing up on tiktok dude
You sure you're looking at my page? I got like 33 likes and 13 followers 😂😂
@@scooch988 yeah dude adam lz talked about a guy on yt named scooch so ig it is you
@@donutdoode6984 do you have the link to which video he said that in?
@@scooch988 its on tiktok so sadly not
@@donutdoode6984 yeah I checked out his TikTok and watched his more recent UA-cam videos. I didn't see where he mentioned me on anything haha
8:44 isn't geology the science about rocks
Haha they study all things about the earth. The history, structure, landscape, rocks and minerals
Lol I bought both lmao
I need to be more like you, I want both too😂
cool
Thanks!!
@@scooch988 I have a transtop del sol with factory ABS, Factory 4 wheel brakes, Factory B16A2. And Air condition. I don't know if all that options are available on USA
@@fabiomartinho8059 yeppers! All those options are on mine minus the trans top. All those were available in the US
can't drift a front wheel drive car
That’s the only sad part
The miata makes 116 and the del sol makes 125 from the b16z6 cmon guys lol
You're correct, miata makes 116. Cant trust Josh haha. However the DelSol makes 160. That was their claim to fame with the B16 was it was 100 hp per liter. You're thinking of the D16Z6, which made 125. The B series came in a B16A and a B16B. Both making 160hp. The A had a redline of 8200 and the B had a redline of 8000
That’s to the crank lol not wheel
@@FuknJulian correct haha, but most of thr time the only people who care about whp are the ones who have put the time in to build it. People just looking for a fun weekend car want the window sticker specs, or at least thats what I've noticed over the years haha
Honda Del Sol is Top 👍😎
Agreed, I still love her
The 1.5 non v-tec has more hp than the miata...
Have had 2 sols and a 95 coupe... sol>miata
Pretty sad right? 😂
del sol ftw!!!!
check out my del sol
Love it man! Wish you were closer so we could get the sols together
It's not Civic its just Honda drl Sol not Honda Civic delsol look it up
www.andysautosport.com/learning_center/industry_news/honda_del_sol_history/
Check your facts sweetie. It started as a Civic DelSol, which mine is, even says so on the title, until closer to it's death, the Civic name was dropped and it became just the Delsol
seems like you both bought the wrong car then :D but honestly good comparsio video =)
Haha I thought that at first. After making this vid I think about it when I drive my Honda a lot though. The Honda is far better for me. All I would change her I wish it was RWD
2 gross guys from massachusetts
I know you are but what am I?
Actually ive had my UK del sol about 10 years now, VTI Transtop, so reliable. imagine if Honda had made it RWD, its only reason it gets bad press but its awesome car anyway