<VV> The four "deadliest" cars of all time...Now minus one
Sethracer at aol.com
Sethracer at aol.com
Wed Aug 20 02:21:21 EDT 2008
In a message dated 8/19/2008 10:04:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
rusecular at yahoo.com writes:
For 1984-88 models:
Corvettes: 4.7 deaths per ten thousand
Mustangs: 4.3 deaths per ten thousand
Camaros: 4.3 deaths per ten thousand
Firebirds: 3.2 deaths per ten thousand
All right! Corvette wins Again! Sort of!!
The most recent data from the IIHS measured models from 1995-1998. For those
models, Corvette was replaced on the list as the most dangerous car by
Camaro, having a death rate of 308 deaths per million compared to the national
average of 89 per million. Firebirds came in at second, with 267 per million.
And 1994-1997 Mustangs are showing improvement, with a drop to 138 per million.
What is it about these cars that is so unsafe? The drivers.
The cars themselves are not inherently unsafe. It's the way people drive
them...
So Seth has to add:
I would put it a different way - I don't think it is the "Way" people drive
them - It is the "People" who drive them that way. Inexperienced drivers,
driving over their head - and not knowing the difference. However -Hidden in the
above statistics is the drop in fatalities:
Camaro went from 4.7 per ten thousand to 3.07
Firebirds went from 3.2 per ten thousand to 2.6
Mustangs went from 4.3 per ten thousand to 1.38
In the latest IIHS numbers the Corvette is at 0.81
Why doesn't the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety mention this? Because
it is not in their interest. No big headlines for that!
Here is their quote:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the death
rates in all cars, including sports cars, have been steadily declining as
manufacturers make adjustments and incorporate new safety features. The IIHS
points out; however, the death rates in sports cars by comparison to all other
vehicles have remained relatively stable.
One look at the statistics above is proof that the IIHS is wrong! Here is a
quote from their latest report:
As high as death rates are in some models, the average rate for all vehicles
is going
down over time. The average driver death rate in 1989-93 models during
1990-94 was
110 per million registered vehicle years (see Status Report, Oct. 14, 1995).
When the Institute
later computed the rates in 1999-2002 models, the average was 87 per million
(see
Status Report, March 19, 2005; on the web at iihs.org), and now it’s down to
79.
Her are the current "worst cars" in their latest publication
Chevrolet Blazer
Acura RSX
Nissan 350Z < Sports Car
Kia Spectra hatchback
Pontiac Sunfire
Kia Rio 4dr
Chevrolet Cavalier
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Dodge Neon
Pontiac Grand Am
Chevrolet Cavalier
Ford Mustang < Sports Car
Ford Ranger 4WD
Mazda B series 2WD
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Part of the reason for the drop in Corvette fatalities is is likely the
quick jump in prices for the Corvette - pushing them out of the hands of most
younger drivers.
Oh well!! - Seth Emerson (confirmed Corvair/Corvette/Camaro driver - Still
at 0.0 death per ten thousand miles!)
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