molgrips - MemberNo, that's why I'm not claiming there is a better chance. But it seems plausible and it would be interesting to investigate.
I still think the OP's best bet is a higher mileage more recent car.
Do you mean in terms of better maneuverability or being narrower?
Given that the [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/citroen-xantia-activa ]top vehicles in the moose test are all large cars[/url], I think the first is probably unlikely. In terms of size, a Yaris is only 15cm narrower than a 5 series so I can't imagine that making too much difference.
Simply being narrower would help I think.
But it's all conjecture unless someone studies it. I have read studies that say there's no correlation between car size and death rate, so I am wondering what about small cars cancels out the things mentioned above. If that is the case, in fact.
EDIT those cars in the moose test link you posted are all either sporty cars or have active suspension. I'd be interested to see how non "sport" versions of normal family cars compare.
molgrips - MemberSimply being narrower would help I think.
But it's all conjecture unless someone studies it. I have read studies that say there's no correlation between car size and death rate, so I am wondering what about small cars cancels out the things mentioned above. If that is the case, in fact.
EDIT those cars in the moose test link you posted are all either sporty cars or have active suspension. I'd be interested to see how non "sport" versions of normal family cars compare.
http://teknikensvarld.se/algtest/
I posted earlier that petrol Mazda 6's, 2008/2009 are that price.
That would be a great choice if they really are that cheap. I'm surprised they are not more expensive to be honest.
Ah but nemesis the crash i mentioned above the heaviest car loat out as its engine mounting bolts snapped on impact and went thru the cabin and everyone died.
So at the end of the day get what car you want as something can always go wrong. And dont worry about it 😉
So at the end of the day get what car you want as something can always go wrong. And dont worry about it
But it's all about small advantages. Small cars have plus points. Cheaper, easier to park etc. But they are less safe.
Saying get any car because something can always go wrong is a bit like saying soldiers shouldn't bother with body armour because they can get killed anyway.
As the OP wanted a safe car then small cars are best avoided.
Personally I like bigger cars because you get more kit, more plushness nd more comfort for similar money, and if you do mostly motorway like me the fuel difference is negligible.
Is body armour something else you have charts for? You want to do some body armour research. I did 10 years in the army prior to joining the fire service and body armour is more about the lads around the person that's hit than the person thats hit. Anyway enough 😉
Personally I'd listen to firestarter with his real world experience.
Research >> individual experience.
