Since its genesis in 1989, the MX-5 Miata has allowed millions to enjoy its unique brand of four-wheel entertainment. The current-generation MX-5, introduced in 2015, has somehow managed to hearken back to a time before high-calorie federal mandates. With the base roadster coming in at a svelte 2390 pounds, not only is it the lightest car on our list but arguably the most fun. 2019 saw the MX-5 receive a handful of upgrades, most notably a revamping of its 2.0-liter Skyactiv engine, which resulted in a sizeable jump from 155 to 181 horsepower. With its zero-to-60 time falling to 5.7 seconds, the Miata is finally as fun in a straight line as it is around corners.
and then the old man's car......
Prospective buyers looking to slip some horsepower past an unwitting spouse need look no further than the 2020 Buick Regal Sportback. Despite its pedestrian-grade exterior, our testing revealed sleeper-grade performance with a front-wheel-drive example reaching 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds. Under the Sportback’s hood lies a 250-hp turbo four. The faux-upscale sedan comes standard with a nine-speed auto for the front-wheel-drive model