[ExI] fuel economy vs danger

Dave Sill sparge at gmail.com
Mon Apr 5 11:28:36 UTC 2010


On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 8:51 AM, Dave Sill <sparge at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 5:53 AM, Stefano Vaj <stefano.vaj at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> At the same time, small cars bring around less sheer mass, but not
>> only are they inherently less safe for their occupants, but are also
>> obviously more prone to loss of controls at an equivalent speed
>> (wheels, brakes, etc.).
>
> Say what? What's "obvious" about that?

No clarification? Too obvious?

Contrary to your assertion, less mass in a vehicle makes it more
controllable due to lower inertia.

-Dave



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