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Originally Posted by Hersbird
The physics part I do understand, a rollover is a greater possibility, but so is a greater survival in every other kind of collision. There is no physics that helps a low mass come out well in a collision with a greater mass.
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50% of US fatalities are single vehicle roll overs. All those statistics bought their 'safe' SUV to protect themselves from 'the other guy'. In a twilight zone style twist THEY were the other guy...
A Fiat 500 (a basic economy car) stops in 35m from 62mph, vs 55m+ for your average pickup. A simple bend in the road can quickly become an emergency.
Driving a big vehicle is simply less safe for everyone, including those in said big vehicle.
Buyers of these tend to arrive at the conclusion and then work backwards towards their 'justification'.