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[Kerry_129]

Yup - unibody structure & crumple-zones FTW.
I think the 'old cars are tougher/safer' myth comes from minor fender-bender accidents where a steel bumper sustains little damage vs. molded w/ styrofoam absorbers.
Also, it doesn't matter how well a 'heavy' car holds up in a crash if the occupants are turned to goo inside due to lack of crumple-zones & high deceleration G's.

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Now run the BelAir into a 2009 Hyundai. The Hyundai may not fair so well.

You think?

http://www.automotive.com/2009/12/hy...sts/index.html

http://www.automotive.com/2010/12/ch...sts/index.html

(Though it does look like the Sonata has more likelyhood of trauma to legs/pelvis).