This one seems like it should make sense – after all, in the event of an impact, you would probably want more mass between you and the offending object, right? Well, maybe not. Recent studies are suggesting that vehicle weight is actually much less important to safety than most people believe. In fact, many light-weight cars are generally more safe than heavier models, not necessarily because of the weight itself but because smaller luxury cars usually have better safety features. When you take those away and focus on weight alone, the difference in safety is minimal.
