1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS Offset - Honda Pilot

nsaspook · 09-27-2009, 09:26 PM

Crash test. Some things do get better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CU-k0XmLUk

macphanatic · 09-28-2009, 08:23 AM

As one of the posters pointed out though, the Bel Air was a rust bucket. For all we know, the Bel Air was about to fall apart.

I'm not suggesting that newer cars and the technology aren't safer, just that this test appears to have some issues.

rlapid · 09-28-2009, 12:23 PM

even if the 59 was brand new, the chance of surviving that type of collision would still be slim. from what i see, the dummy in the 59 only has a lap belt and no airbags!

nsaspook · 09-28-2009, 03:32 PM

More views. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d309QCuve7c

mclairmo · 03-16-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by macphanatic

As one of the posters pointed out though, the Bel Air was a rust bucket. For all we know, the Bel Air was about to fall apart.

I'm not suggesting that newer cars and the technology aren't safer, just that this test appears to have some issues.

How do we know it was a rust bucket? Regardless, those old vehicles (and I have and currently do own several) were not designed for safety at all. Though the sheet metal is thicker, the inner support structures and the frames were not specifically engineered to resist crashes at all. The old body on frame design used at that time was not meant to withstand such a crash. The frames were not even built well. They were just stamped sheet, not even boxed and with little cross-bracing or support. I am not surprised that newer cars fare much better.

jackjroadster · 07-07-2011, 10:37 PM

Done the same test but guess the output would be the same with both cars.no crumple zones, no seatbelts, no collapsible steering columns... those old led sleds sure look tough, but this video displays the brutal truth. It's true that old cars endanger their occupants in a colision. Would also love to see the cruze on test....

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hondacuraplanet · 07-08-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mclairmo

How do we know it was a rust bucket? Regardless, those old vehicles (and I have and currently do own several) were not designed for safety at all. Though the sheet metal is thicker, the inner support structures and the frames were not specifically engineered to resist crashes at all. The old body on frame design used at that time was not meant to withstand such a crash. The frames were not even built well. They were just stamped sheet, not even boxed and with little cross-bracing or support. I am not surprised that newer cars fare much better.

My '59 Oldsmobile had a frame manufactured of industrial-type I-beams. They looked like they just came out of a foundry.

I agree though, cars today are MUCH safer, and anyone that's driven one of those tanks (like the '55 Century in my driveway) knows that the handling on them is absolutely horrible. Great cars, but they were meant to be driven in a straight line

09-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsaspook Maint Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fairview Oregon Posts: 164 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS Offset Crash test. Some things do get better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CU-k0XmLUk __________________ 76 CB360, 78 CB750, 1975 HONDA CIVIC WAGON CVCC, 1982 Honda Civic , 2008 Honda Pilot Kenwood DDX-812 with KNA-G510 Nav, Infinity 6022si door speakers, MTX 10" Subwoofer upgrade, Alpine SBS-05DC center with JPA460 power amp in 3 channel bridged mode. Rear camera and DTV converter box with second and third row monitor screens. Wired and wireless headphone adapters.

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macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 629 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As one of the posters pointed out though, the Bel Air was a rust bucket. For all we know, the Bel Air was about to fall apart. I'm not suggesting that newer cars and the technology aren't safer, just that this test appears to have some issues. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

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rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	even if the 59 was brand new, the chance of surviving that type of collision would still be slim. from what i see, the dummy in the 59 only has a lap belt and no airbags! __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

09-28-2009, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
nsaspook Maint Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fairview Oregon Posts: 164 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	More views. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d309QCuve7c __________________ 76 CB360, 78 CB750, 1975 HONDA CIVIC WAGON CVCC, 1982 Honda Civic , 2008 Honda Pilot Kenwood DDX-812 with KNA-G510 Nav, Infinity 6022si door speakers, MTX 10" Subwoofer upgrade, Alpine SBS-05DC center with JPA460 power amp in 3 channel bridged mode. Rear camera and DTV converter box with second and third row monitor screens. Wired and wireless headphone adapters.

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07-07-2011, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
jackjroadster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: US Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Done the same test but guess the output would be the same with both cars.no crumple zones, no seatbelts, no collapsible steering columns... those old led sleds sure look tough, but this video displays the brutal truth. It's true that old cars endanger their occupants in a colision. Would also love to see the cruze on test.... ______________________________________ 2010 HONDA PILOT EX-L\|2010 HONDA PILOT EX-L\|2010 HONDA PILOT EX-L

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