fft1976@gmail.com wrote:
> I found this interesting study that shows the risk to drivers of other
> vehicles vs the risk to drivers for different 1995-1999 vehicle
> models.
>
> http://www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/...ty-newWin.html
>
> For cars, it shows Camry to be the safest (with Accord and others
> pretty close). The data is not normalized per mile traveled though.
>
> What I find odd is that Prizm is considerably less safe than Corolla,
> according to them. Is there a likely mechanical explanation (dual
> airbags are standard in both, but perhaps the quality is different),
> or is this a statistical artifact due to the poorer and thus younger
> people buying Prizms?
>
> By the way, does anyone know of a similar, but more up-to-date study?
> I'd also like the probabilities of disablement included with the data
> given per mile traveled.

In terms of your own safety, select a vehicle based on the IIHS and
NHTSA crash test ratings. For mid-size cars, the Subaru Legacy did the
best when you look at both ratings.