130 lb-ft of torque at 2k rpm is equal to about 40-45 horsepower, it's nothing like my miata at 7k, and furthermore, it's not an impressive figure by itself. NA miata engines are built for hosrepower, not torque. The unfortunate reality is that without a v8 swap, no miata is going to break its tires loose with a tap of the throttle at 2k rpm.
The 1.8l only gained like 15 hp or so over the 1.6. The biggest difference is the mid range torque that gives you the ability to live a little quicker without having to ring the engine out as much as the 1.6. But the overall speed of the 1.6 vs 1.8 is largely negated by the extra weight, 1.8 being only slightly faster.The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional. The 2016 Miata gets better fuel economy than most sports car rivals, at an EPA-estimated 27/34 mpg city/highway with the manual and 27
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