Stripped down means shedding lbs. by whatever means. I don't really care how they get there, I only wish they could.

I am well aware that a well-optioned Porsche 911 or Cayman/Boxster are much lighter and still use steel in large areas of the car. As a reviewer recently said, I'm beginning to wonder if British aluminum has a high lead content.

 

But considering that most collisions are between two moving objects, assuming roughly equal speeds, heavier wins.

It's true that in nearly every case of hitting an immovable object at highway+ speed, it won't end well for the driver. But maybe your odds are a little better with a stronger frame around you.

 

It's not that simple. All kind of factors are at play including smaller more manueverable cars being more likely to avoid an accident altogether.

Is Bigger Safer? It Ain't Necessarily So

 

My previous Dodge pickup had the cooled seats and I loved it. I now have 2 vehicles worth way more and neither has this option. Something's not right. I guess only pickup drivers sweat.