Ultimately, the laws of physics cannot be defeated. Modern cars supposedly are significantly safer than cars of old, if a modern car today is in an accident with a much larger vehicle, the larger vehicle will have the advantage.

As long as the shell of today's modern car actually crumples, instead of being completely torn apart they are safer.

This post was edited by said_aouita on Jan 29 2016 11:34pm

You have to be kidding.. The ability to withstand an impact isn't synonymous with size.... What is are things like crumple zones, stronger frames, more safety features like side airbags and SRS.

The fact that a car is bigger is redundant.

Oh, so physics does not make sense to you? Got it.

I really don't think you quite grasp the concept of physics.. Size is a term for space and time. The distance between 2 points, dare I say a measurement of magnitude.

The size of a car might have a little to do with its safety, but in the grand scheme crumple zones and build material has way more to do with the safety than size.

If that was the case, the tesla would be the size of a fucking house.

You don't think I grasp the concept of physics. That is funny. Please explain your "size is a term for space and time" comment, it makes zero sense.

fyi- Physics is science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time.

Yes, size matters. Especially today in the world of "crumple cars" unibody which does not sit on a frame. It's physics when a compact car explodes when it makes contact with something solid. Everything is focused on less weight, more mpg. Ideally size would not matter if the material being used would completely stay together.

Ford Focus crashing at 120mph-


What? Where are you going with the Tesla statement?

This post was edited by said_aouita on Jan 30 2016 10:29am

That crash test showed a lot, but was also over exaggerated because the cable was attached to the car and kept pulling completely through the wreck. Made it end up far worse

This post was edited by TheBroodwich on Jan 30 2016 10:27am

I understand what you're saying but completely disagree. You can see a slack of the cable behind the car after impact.

*Of course it would entirely depend on how the car was attached to the pulley system.

This post was edited by said_aouita on Jan 30 2016 10:32am

In 1973 there were 54k vehicle accident deaths and the U.S. Population was 211 Million.

2014 there was 32k vehicle accident deaths and the U.S. Population was 316 Million.

This thread doesn't make any sense at all.

in my opinion new cars are safer,

but i'm guessing a lot of those deaths were from not wearing seatbelts.