Re: 50th anniversary Test Crash. '59 Chev vs. '09 Chev

Posted by BH On 2009/9/18 10:10:05

I wonder how much the cheesy X-frame of that 1959 was a contributing factor to the impacted zone. I also wonder how long that old Chebbie had been sitting in a field before they pulled it out and slapped a coat of paint on it to use for this test.

I suspect a Packard V8 with ladder frame and X-member might have fared a bit better.

Put all the seat belts, air bags, and crumple zones you want in these modern uni-body cars, I feel safer in a larger vehicle with a full frame.