OT: NBC Dateline 5mph bumper crash test. Guess what? Hyundai did better than C320
01-30-2001, 06:58 PM
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OT: NBC Dateline 5mph bumper crash test. Guess what? Hyundai did better than C320
Hyundai Elantra repair cost only ~$100.
Mercedes C320 >$1000.
Rear 5mph into a pole, decklid (trunk) of Mercedes can't be close :P
Mercedes C320 >$1000.
Rear 5mph into a pole, decklid (trunk) of Mercedes can't be close :P
01-30-2001, 08:10 PM
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What do you expect?
That is like hitting a priceless Ming Vase and a fishbowl with a bat and seeing which costs more... If you notice in any safety rating Mercedes doesnt do very well in the cost to fix area.
01-31-2001, 05:58 AM
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Now let's examine the results of the 35 mph frontal collision tests on those same vehicles.
Anyone got a link? I'm too lazy, but I'm willing to bet that the cars that did poorly in the 5 mph test did exceedingly well in the 35 mph test.
In an accident, you want every inch of the car to absorb as much energy as possible. Damage = absorbed energy...which translates into less impact on the occupants of the car.
In an accident, you want every inch of the car to absorb as much energy as possible. Damage = absorbed energy...which translates into less impact on the occupants of the car.
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