Crash Test Videos

[O-Train]

Just stumbled across these on Youtube and thought they were kinda cool. There are lots of videos but the first ones I watched were of midsize cars going up against compact/subcompact. Makes me not want to buy a small car anymore...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GKCAQCcdEA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaBuy1T69kQ&feature=related

[O-Train]

The smart car comes off the ground!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4k0FWvGoSM&feature=related

[gicantor]

wow those little compacts get mangled.

[O-Train]

This is a summary video that compares the small and midsized cars. Makes me feel a little better about driving a 4000lb camry...but imagine what happens when a smart car gets hit by a full size truck or a big SUV...

http://www.youtube.com/user/MotorCities#p/search/2/GySSKPz3oR8

[O-Train]

wow those little compacts get mangled.

I know! I remember watching a video that showed the smart car's specially designed reinforced passanger compartment and how strong it was. I figured it would do ok in a crash but the laws of physics just can't be altered.

[O-Train]

I think I like these ones even more (from 1971 and one from 1991)...there may be something wrong with me because I laugh every time the cars hit each other :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/MotorCities#p/search/6/q7wG4uy-Phs

[O-Train]

This video is really interesting because it shows the advancements that have been made in car safety over the last 50 years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMK1WZjP7g&feature=related