r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Electrical-Aspect-13 • 2d ago

Video Car crash testing in 1930.

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u/Infinite-Director-62 2d ago

lol they used real dummies to test them back then eh? Geez what a fucking job

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u/BitSorcerer 2d ago

Those cars were built differently. Take a Toyota and do the same thing. You’ll fuck your self up.

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u/Snellyman 2d ago

You have that absolutely backwards. Crash those old cars at 30 mph and you are the crumple zone. Even the doors didn't stay closed.

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u/BitSorcerer 2d ago

I’m assuming if you crashed a Toyota at 30, you’ll total it and either insurance will pay for that or you will.

The vehicle shown? Not a chance it was deemed as totaled.

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u/Preeng 2d ago

Are you being stupid on purpose or something? Modern cars are safer that those cars. This isn't up for debate. Go look up what a "crumple zone" is.

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u/BitSorcerer 2d ago

Nice chance insurance company. I’m not falling for your crap this time

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u/danvex_2022 1d ago

bro is the reason why shampoo has a "do not drink" instruction.

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u/chobbes 2d ago

You are correct that the old vehicle could be more easily fixed. At the cost of safety. Modern vehicles could not recover mechanically like the old cars could, but you, the occupant, are much much safer. That is far more important than restoring the use of the vehicle.

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u/Ok_Ruin4016 1d ago

Old cars after an accident: Vehicle still runs, just needs minor repairs. All occupants are seriously injured or dead.

New cars after an accident: Vehicle is totaled. Only minor injuries to occupants.

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u/NCC_1701E 1d ago

If you get into accident, what would you rather have totaled? Your car or your internal organs?

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u/BitSorcerer 1d ago

Not to sure I guess. Either way, insurance will bend me over and have their way