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paul8488 · 04-22-2008, 01:30 PM

Did you watch the video? While you are right that you have to consider G-force factors, the video clearly shows that the Renault is designed to dissipate energy as evenly as possible. Plus, it was 80 MPH! That's crazy fast for a crash.

As for size, a Modus is very small dude! Like really really small... several sizes down from the Volvo. I'm very impressed with the Modus... Renault really advertises their crash-test ratings, and I see now that it's justified.

That's not to say that the Volvo is bad... back in it's day it was a very safe care. Renault has shown that you don't need huge size to survive in a crash.

04-22-2008, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
paul8488 Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,550	Re: A video for all those who think that if a car is small it must be unsafe Did you watch the video? While you are right that you have to consider G-force factors, the video clearly shows that the Renault is designed to dissipate energy as evenly as possible. Plus, it was 80 MPH! That's crazy fast for a crash. As for size, a Modus is very small dude! Like really really small... several sizes down from the Volvo. I'm very impressed with the Modus... Renault really advertises their crash-test ratings, and I see now that it's justified. That's not to say that the Volvo is bad... back in it's day it was a very safe care. Renault has shown that you don't need huge size to survive in a crash. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*