Are bigger cars safer in accidents than smaller cars such as cadillac vs.

the occupants of bigger heavier vehicles have a much higher survival rate in crashes. SUV drivers that crash into econo boxes always survive while the econo drivers often die. Many people drive huge vehicles for this reason and view the extra expense of gasoline as a form of insurance.
 
the occupants of bigger heavier vehicles have a much higher survival rate in crashes. SUV drivers that crash into econo boxes always survive while the econo drivers often die. Many people drive huge vehicles for this reason and view the extra expense of gasoline as a form of insurance.
 
the occupants of bigger heavier vehicles have a much higher survival rate in crashes. SUV drivers that crash into econo boxes always survive while the econo drivers often die. Many people drive huge vehicles for this reason and view the extra expense of gasoline as a form of insurance.
 
It depends also on the type of crash and where the impact is located. Sometimes a smaller car ends up with better results and sometimes the extra weight of a large car creates additional momentum which is a negative factor - but not always. There's no set rule here, except to say that cars are much safer now than ever before. Crumple zones on either end of a reinforced passenger compartment is standard on all cars ans is the single best innovation for reducing injuries. Any more, the size and weight of a car has little bearing in how safe it is. Even a $14,000 Kia Spectra has the highest (1 thru 4) safety rating, proving that a car's size and cost have no bearing on how safe it is.
 
Cadillac would come out better in the accident because it's mass is twice that of the honda. The problem with the cadillac is the cost of repairs which is twice that of the honda. You pay for the name.
Buy the Caddy. Yes, it costs more to operate and repair but it has something the honda can never have, class and luxury.
Hope this helps. Christopher
 
Cadillac vs. honda: Cadillac wins.

Volvos are one of the safest cars out there, and some models are somewhat fuel efficient. Newer car models can be both fuel efficient and safe in accidents (within reason) like hondas, but expect the honda to be totaled while the cadillac may only need a coule thousand dollar repairs.
 
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