Collision Theory on Mythbusters
Larry Jaques wrote:
Close, but no cigar, since you assumed vehicles of equal mass. If you
have a Chebby Geo meet a Suburban, it will be closer to 75mph Geo vs
25mph Suburban. The doubled mass of the heavier vehicle will keep
pushing until it shoves the Geo a wee bit more. You'd definitely
rather be an occupant in the larger, heavier vehicle.
Only if you are committed to a collision and have
no other options. Otherwise I'd prefer a agile
vehicle with good braking and cornering performance.
And that would be neither a Suburban or a Geo.
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