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[Nick W]

The Omega B was designed in the late 80's/early 90's so i think it would be pretty fooked too, a bit better yes.. A V70 would probably fare better but I think the Modus still could be OK, "modern" small cars are generally very safe and strong.

Omega B are not late '80s design, but early seventies; the structure is barely changed from the Carlton when strong and rigid were the main requirements. Modern thinking intends that the energy from an impact is absorbed by as much of the car as possible, while the occupants are protected by active measures like multiple airbags. This is what makes a recent small car 'better' to crash than an old one. Although a well designed large car will be even better at absorbing the crash because there is more  material and space to do so.


The real limit here is not the car(a Smart is really strong for instance)but the pink squishy things inside it.

[Lazydocker]

The Omega B was designed in the late 80's/early 90's so i think it would be pretty fooked too, a bit better yes.. A V70 would probably fare better but I think the Modus still could be OK, "modern" small cars are generally very safe and strong.

Omega B are not late '80s design, but early seventies; the structure is barely changed from the Carlton when strong and rigid were the main requirements. Modern thinking intends that the energy from an impact is absorbed by as much of the car as possible, while the occupants are protected by active measures like multiple airbags. This is what makes a recent small car 'better' to crash than an old one. Although a well designed large car will be even better at absorbing the crash because there is more  material and space to do so.


The real limit here is not the car(a Smart is really strong for instance)but the pink squishy things inside it.

Agreed. I've recovered a smart after a high speed, head on collision and the safety cell did the job... Never would have recognised it as a car, never mind a Smart but the driver actually climbed out and walked away, unlike the driver of the other car who needed cutting free

[Lazydocker]

Looks like the only casualty (on the Irmscher front) is the genuine grill Fortunately these (and copies) are readily available still

[Lazydocker]

Looks like the only casualty (on the Irmscher front) is the genuine grill Fortunately these (and copies) are readily available still

I lied... The bumper has had a bit of a knock but nothing too bad

[Doctor Gollum]

They are a bit more vulnerable from not having that extra inch or so of foam... The price of style I guess