Old vs New Crash Test 1998 Toyota Corolla vs 2015 Toyota Corolla

The crash test was conducted during the 4th United Nations’ Global Road Safety Week (8-14 May 2017) to highlight the important role safer vehicles play in improving road safety.

“This test physically illustrates the benefits of newer, safer cars,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, James Goodwin.

Analysis of the Australian vehicle fleet shows that while older vehicles [those built 2000 or earlier] account for just 20% of the registered vehicle fleet, they’re involved in 33% of fatality crashes*. In contrast, newer vehicles [those built 2011-2016] make up 31% of the fleet yet are involved in just 13% of fatality crashes.

“It is concerning the rate of fatal crashes is four times higher for older vehicles than for new vehicles.”

“We’ve been tracking the average age of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash, and in just one year we’ve seen that average increase from 12.5 years to 12.9 years. This highlights the need for a renewed national focus and greater support for safer vehicles,” Mr Goodwin said.

The over-representation of older vehicles in fatal crashes is similar in New Zealand where the average age of the vehicle fleet is 14.3 years and the average age of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash is 15.6 years.

“It is unfortunate we tend to see our most at-risk drivers – the young and inexperienced, as well as the elderly and more frail – in the most at-risk vehicles, and we hope this test promotes a conversation to encourage all motorists to consider the safety of their car,” Mr Goodwin said.

“Safety is not a luxury and we want everyone to remain safe on the road, so consumers should look for the safest car they can afford and the safest car that suits their needs.”

“The outcomes of this test are stark and the automotive, finance and insurance industries can play a part to assist in encouraging people into newer, safer cars.”

The frontal offset test, which replicates a head-on crash, was conducted at 64km/h.

“The older car sustained catastrophic structural failure with dummy readings showing an extremely high risk of serious head, chest and leg injury to the driver. It achieved a score of just 0.40 out of 16 points – zero stars.”

“In contrast, the current model performed very well with a five star level of protection offered, scoring 12.93 out of 16 points,” said Mr Goodwin.

[gtamonkey]

At least now I know how I’ll look dead in my corolla

[konliner]

For an old car, the 90s Corolla is impressive.

[dougn]

Well that was no contest. I'd rather be in the 2015.

[davinp]

On the 1998 notice the driver's airbag did not deflate instead the piece flew off the steering wheel

[muratelgeni]

İnsanları eski model arabalara binmeye muhtaç bırakan vergi sistemimizi kınıyorum lanet olsun diyorum

[cadenswain]

interesting. Now i know that i will die with my reliable 99 corolla. funny enough that mine is also the 5 speed manual. 400k miles and still going.

[elliothorowitz]

You need to ask why the airbags did NOT deploy in the 98?

[MrRohanThomas]

Weight comparison is a huge difference in both cars and both different ages

[amizan]

god damn it... I was so ready to buy a really cheap 1999 toyota camry up until I watched this. welp.. I guess I'll have to dish out $10000 extra on a newer car I suppose when the time comes for me to buy a newer car -_-

[Wonka]

How did people survive car crashes back in the day? Like seriously...

[gathorall]

Government PSA don't be poor, sucker.

[bozobaran]

Allahualem kaza sonucu öldüğü açıklanmıştır

[plagick]

This is essentially a small overlap crash. NHSTA recently added the small overlap test which greatly improved survivability of a previously deadly crash. The 1998 corolla was made in Fremont California in the factory which makes Tesla cars. Tesla model 3 is the safest car ever tested. Partially because there is no internal combustion engine. Watch the dash of the 1998 corolla during impact it punches into the passenger space. SUV’s are higher off the ground which is why they tip over like cows. New drivers should be in the safest vehicle in the household, not the oldest. Lease a vehicle if you can’t afford a new one. Every year NHSTA raises the safety requirements for Cars sold in the USA.

[mianfazlerazik]

There are still people out there who claim oöder cars to be stronger.😂