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Crash Test 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air VS. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (Frontal Offset) IIHS 50th Anniversary

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Cars, EVs & motorcyclesMechanical & precision engineering

What it is

An IIHS crash test pitting a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air against a 2009 Malibu in a frontal offset collision for the institute's 50th anniversary. The old car's occupant space collapses while the modern car's protects its driver.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Commenters cite it as stark evidence that modern cars are far safer than older ones, countering nostalgia for 'built like they used to'.

  • 1 people recommended it
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  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2011, last 2017

What HN commenters said

  1. “Watch this video of a crash test between a 1959 Chevy and a 2009 Chevy”

    Crash test shows modern cars are safer and more efficient.

    cwyers, 2017-07 · Recommendation · in “EU Parliament calls for longer lifetime for products”

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Topics: crash test, iihs, car safety, bel air, malibu

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