The Contestants
Toyota Supra
Ford Mustang
Toyota GR86
Subaru Brz
Nissan Z
Mazda MX-5
Specs Table
| Model | Horsepower | Torque | Curb Weight | 0–100 km/h | Top Speed | Engine | Aspiration | Transmission | Drivetrain | Price (AUD) |
| Mazda MX-5 (2025) | 135 kW / 181 hp | 205 Nm | 1,070 kg | 6.5 s | 220 km/h | 2.0 L I4 | NA | 6-spd manual / auto | RWD | 47k |
| Toyota GR Supra | 285 kW / 382 hp | 500 Nm | 1,540 kg | 4.4 s | 250 km/h | 3.0 L I6 | Turbo | 6-spd manual / auto | RWD | 92k |
| Toyota GR86 | 174 kW / 234 hp | 250 Nm | 1,310 kg | 6.3 s | 226 km/h | 2.4 L Flat-4 | NA | 6-spd manual / auto | RWD | 48k |
| Subaru BRZ | 174 kW / 234 hp | 250 Nm | 1,320 kg | 6.3 s | 226 km/h | 2.4 L Flat-4 | NA | 6-spd manual / auto | RWD | 48k |
| Nissan Z | 298 kW / 400 hp | 475 Nm | 1,560 kg | 4.5 s | 250 km/h | 3.0 L V6 | Twin-Turbo | 6-spd manual / auto | RWD | 82k |
| Ford Mustang V8 | 345 kW / 462 hp | 556 Nm | 1,810 kg | 4.6 s | 250 km/h | 5.0 L V8 | NA | 6-spd manual / 10-spd auto | RWD | 93k |
The Cars
Mazda MX-5
The MX5 is not fast compared to the others, but that does not matter. It is light and feels fun to drive. You can take corners fast without feeling like you are going to lose control. It makes normal roads feel fun and you do not need to drive at crazy speeds to enjoy it. It is also cheap compared to the rest which makes it even better. If you care more about how a car feels than how fast it is, the MX5 is hard to beat.
Toyota GR Supra
The Supra feels like a proper sports car. It looks aggressive and feels solid when you drive it. When you put your foot down it pulls hard and feels fast straight away. It is the kind of car that makes you feel cool just driving it around. It is expensive, but it feels like a special car and not just something you use to get places.
Toyota GR86
The GR86 is all about balance. It is not super fast but it handles really well. The steering feels good and the car does exactly what you want it to do. It is easy to drive and easy to enjoy. You can drive it every day and still have fun on weekends. It is one of those cars that feels better the more you drive it.
Subaru BRZ
The BRZ is very similar to the GR86 but feels slightly different. It feels a bit sharper and more focused when turning. It is fun without being scary and makes you feel confident when driving. It is a great car if you enjoy driving and do not care about showing off. It is simple and that is why people like it.
Nissan Z
The Nissan Z feels fast and exciting. It looks tough and sounds good, and it feels powerful when you accelerate. It is quicker than the GR86 and BRZ but still fun in corners. It feels like a proper sports car but you can still drive it every day without problems. It is the kind of car you would look back at after parking.
Ford Mustang V8
The Mustang V8 is loud and fun. The engine sound is the best part and it never gets old. It feels strong and powerful every time you press the accelerator. It is bigger than the other cars and not as light, but that does not really matter. Driving it feels special and exciting even when you are not going fast. It is the car that makes you smile the most.
The Winner
The winner is the Ford Mustang. It is not the most sensible car, but it is the most fun. The sound, the power and the feeling you get when driving it are hard to beat. For under one hundred thousand dollars, it gives you the best experience and that is why it wins.