Originally posted by DREDIOCK
though if they are more reliable or not is a matter for debate
most reliable car I ever owned was a 68 Chevelle
The main reason why they are safer is you dont see too many older cars getting into accidents with em.
That Car gets into a Headon with say, a 57 Chevy Bel Aire and I'd rather be the one in the bel Aire without question.
I don't see how you could debate reliability. electronic ignition and fuel injection by themselves are huge advances over the old points systems ("don't leave the key on you'll burn 'em up!") How bout trying to crank up a carbeurated engine when it's 15 degrees outside? lesse here, pump the gas 5 times, then hold it down as you crank? (not too much she'll flood!) easy for you and me, but what about the old lady down the road?
EFI is soo much better.
In your '57 chevy vs. the lil geo, your right, the geo will be hurt, but yer gonna be gettin a steering wheel sammich in yer 57 chevy. You have a lap belt only, which does a good job of slingshotting your head dashward when nailed in the front. the dude in the geo might have less injuries than you would.
Modern cars are made to give. You're like an egg in a pillow, pillows gonna fold, egg doesn't. The airbag has saved many lives. Back "when they built 'em right" you could hit something and the car wouldn't give as much but you could expect to eat the steering wheel or get the ol steering column spear in your chest.
Don't get me wrong, I like older cars too. But you've got to be realistic.
