The Mazda Miata was doing its thing at the lower end of the market, while the Porsche Boxster pretty much had the upper end to itself. Mercedes-Benz entered the game with the SLK in the late '90s ...

For one thing, soft-tops weigh less, and that’s important in a small sport roadster like the Boxster. The only comparable model that offers a choice of convertible tops is the Mazda MX-5 Miata ...

The flat-four 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster Porsche variants lack the iconic ... A four-cylinder MX-5 Miata is great for having fun on a twisty road. It has a responsive engine, brilliantly balanced ...