I was just reading through the post about owners of small cars and I'm looking for some info. I srive a Pilot and DH drives a '98 Nissan Sentra. After experiencing a terrifying accident several years ago, I feel safe in my big old car. Not so much b/c it is big and I think big is better/safer, but b/c I feel more equal to many of the cars I see on the road. I don't see all that many small cars anymore. In DH's car, I feel so tiny, almost on the ground b/c everyone around me seem so large. Does that make sense???
While I know crash test ratings were satisfactory on his Sentra I wonder if there is any research proving that larger cars are actually safer due to the fact that you are more likely to get into an accident with one whether in a small or large car. I am terrified when in his car and hate driving it which I rarely do. I may be way off on my thinking, but am just wondering. I'm lobbying for DH to get a bigger car, not necessrily an SUV but something with 6 cylinders.
Anywhere I can search for info. TIA
While I know crash test ratings were satisfactory on his Sentra I wonder if there is any research proving that larger cars are actually safer due to the fact that you are more likely to get into an accident with one whether in a small or large car. I am terrified when in his car and hate driving it which I rarely do. I may be way off on my thinking, but am just wondering. I'm lobbying for DH to get a bigger car, not necessrily an SUV but something with 6 cylinders.
Anywhere I can search for info. TIA