What is the difference between a Mazda Miata 5 SPD and a 6 SPD?

[kyleekitty83]

In laymans terms (I'm a girl)...What is the difference? I can't seem to find that answer online.

 

[MreH]

A 5 SPD = a 5-speed manual, as in, there are 5 forward gears.

A 6 SPD = a 6-speed manual, as in, there are 6 forward gears.