Driver HIC: 1,337
Driver Chest G: 64 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,035
Passenger Chest G: 46 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 57% Driver, 26% Passenger
1 Star Driver
3 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, July 12, 1983
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
1983 Buick Century NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 985
Driver Chest G: 55 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,310
Passenger Chest G: 38 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 29% Driver, 42% Passenger
3 Stars Driver
2 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Friday, July 1, 1983
Driver Chest G: 55 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,310
Passenger Chest G: 38 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 29% Driver, 42% Passenger
3 Stars Driver
2 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Friday, July 1, 1983
1983 Mitsubishi Montero NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,641
Driver Chest G: 54 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,415
Passenger Chest G: 48 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 72% Driver, 54% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, June 22, 1983
Driver Chest G: 54 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,415
Passenger Chest G: 48 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 72% Driver, 54% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, June 22, 1983
1983 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,475
Driver Chest G: 82 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,934
Passenger Chest G: 71 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 79% Driver, 91% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Thursday, June 2, 1983
Driver Chest G: 82 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,934
Passenger Chest G: 71 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 79% Driver, 91% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Thursday, June 2, 1983
1983 Chevy Blazer NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,540
Driver Chest G: 81 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,342
Passenger Chest G: 61 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 81% Driver, 55% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 18, 1983
Driver Chest G: 81 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,342
Passenger Chest G: 61 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 81% Driver, 55% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 18, 1983
1983 Ford Thunderbird NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 626
Driver Chest G: 70 G's
Passenger HIC: 794
Passenger Chest G: 42 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 37% Driver, 15% Passenger
2 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 18, 1983
Driver Chest G: 70 G's
Passenger HIC: 794
Passenger Chest G: 42 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 37% Driver, 15% Passenger
2 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 18, 1983
1983 Pontiac Firebird NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 408
Driver Chest G: 34 G's
Passenger HIC: 376
Passenger Chest G: 32 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 6% Driver, 5% Passenger
5 Stars Driver
5 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 11, 1983
Driver Chest G: 34 G's
Passenger HIC: 376
Passenger Chest G: 32 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 6% Driver, 5% Passenger
5 Stars Driver
5 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 11, 1983
1983 Volvo 760 NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 791
Driver Chest G: 44 G's
Passenger HIC: 778
Passenger Chest G: 43 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 17% Driver, 15% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 4, 1983
Driver Chest G: 44 G's
Passenger HIC: 778
Passenger Chest G: 43 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 17% Driver, 15% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Wednesday, May 4, 1983
1983 Ford EXP NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,744
Driver Chest G: 46 G's
Passenger HIC: 795
Passenger Chest G: 41 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 77% Driver, 14% Passenger
1 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, April 26, 1983
Driver Chest G: 46 G's
Passenger HIC: 795
Passenger Chest G: 41 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 77% Driver, 14% Passenger
1 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, April 26, 1983
Crash Test Template - for faster posting of scores. I copy this, saving me time.
Driver HIC: 0
Driver Chest G: 00 G's
Passenger HIC: 0
Passenger Chest G: 00 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 0% Driver, 0% Passenger
0 Stars Driver
0 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Thursday, January 0, 0000
Driver Chest G: 00 G's
Passenger HIC: 0
Passenger Chest G: 00 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 0% Driver, 0% Passenger
0 Stars Driver
0 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Thursday, January 0, 0000
The Gaps in 1979-1980 Crash Tests are Filled
Posting of 1983 tests will resume, then will continue to go in chronological order with 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and finally 1989 tests. There are about 96 tests posted and about 223 left to go.
1979 Chevy Impala NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,277
Driver Chest G: 62 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,254
Passenger Chest G: 51 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 51% Driver, 42% Passenger
1 Star Driver
2 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Thursday, June 28, 1979
Driver Chest G: 62 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,254
Passenger Chest G: 51 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 51% Driver, 42% Passenger
1 Star Driver
2 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Thursday, June 28, 1979
1979 Ford Fiesta NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,656
Driver Chest G: 64 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,932
Passenger Chest G: 48 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 76% Driver, 87% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Monday, October 15, 1979
Driver Chest G: 64 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,932
Passenger Chest G: 48 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 76% Driver, 87% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Monday, October 15, 1979
1979 Chrysler Le Baron Crash Test
Driver HIC: 2,401
Driver Chest G: 44 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,070
Passenger Chest G: 37 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 97% Driver, 25% Passenger
1 Star Driver
3 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, August 28, 1979
Driver Chest G: 44 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,070
Passenger Chest G: 37 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 97% Driver, 25% Passenger
1 Star Driver
3 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, August 28, 1979
1979 Ford Mustang NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 802
Driver Chest G: 42 G's
Passenger HIC: 777
Passenger Chest G: 34 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 15% Driver, 12% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, October 2, 1979
Driver Chest G: 42 G's
Passenger HIC: 777
Passenger Chest G: 34 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 15% Driver, 12% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
4 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, October 2, 1979
1979 Lincoln Continental NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 774
Driver Chest G: 45 G's
Passenger HIC: 969
Passenger Chest G: 52 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 16% Driver, 26% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
3 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, November 6, 1979
Driver Chest G: 45 G's
Passenger HIC: 969
Passenger Chest G: 52 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 16% Driver, 26% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
3 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, November 6, 1979
1979 Toyota Corolla NHTSA Crash Test
Driver HIC: 838
Driver Chest G: 69 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,162
Passenger Chest G: 92 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 39% Driver, 79% Passenger
2 Stars Driver
1 Star Driver
Test Date: Thursday, September 27, 1979
Driver Chest G: 69 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,162
Passenger Chest G: 92 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 39% Driver, 79% Passenger
2 Stars Driver
1 Star Driver
Test Date: Thursday, September 27, 1979
1979 Chevy Monza Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,107
Driver Chest G: 42 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,030
Passenger Chest G: 41 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 29% Driver, 24% Passenger
3 Stars Driver
3 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Friday, September 7, 1979
Driver Chest G: 42 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,030
Passenger Chest G: 41 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 29% Driver, 24% Passenger
3 Stars Driver
3 Stars Passenger
Test Date: Friday, September 7, 1979
1979 Plymouth Volare Crash Test
Driver HIC: 724
Driver Chest G: 40 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,680
Passenger Chest G: 40 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 13% Driver, 71% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, August 28, 1979
Driver Chest G: 40 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,680
Passenger Chest G: 40 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 13% Driver, 71% Passenger
4 Stars Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, August 28, 1979
1979 Volvo 244 Crash Test
NOTE: It is possible that this test was a "fluke". The 1982 Volvo 240, of the same body design (Volvo 240, 1975-1993 model years) scored a borderline 4/5 star rating. Research tests conducted at 45 mph - 65 percent more kinetic energy - showed similar results to this 35 mph test despite the increase in impact severity.
I currently do not know whether this test is a fluke or indicative of the actual protection that this vehicle offers its occupants. I make no judgment on the matter, as both scenarios are entirely possible.
http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/366019/220/240/260/280/remember_test.html
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?33321-2005-NHTSA-side-crash-tests-how-is-volvo-going-to-address-airbag-issue
It has been claimed that the poor score in this test was due to a seat adjustment failure.
Driver HIC: 1,782
Driver Chest G: 52 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,889
Passenger Chest G: 61 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 81% Driver, 87% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, September 18, 1979
I currently do not know whether this test is a fluke or indicative of the actual protection that this vehicle offers its occupants. I make no judgment on the matter, as both scenarios are entirely possible.
http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/366019/220/240/260/280/remember_test.html
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?33321-2005-NHTSA-side-crash-tests-how-is-volvo-going-to-address-airbag-issue
It has been claimed that the poor score in this test was due to a seat adjustment failure.
Driver HIC: 1,782
Driver Chest G: 52 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,889
Passenger Chest G: 61 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 81% Driver, 87% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, September 18, 1979
1980 Subaru GF Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,101
Driver Chest G: 72 G's
Passenger HIC: 2,858
Passenger Chest G: 94 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 51% Driver, 100% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, June 3, 1980
Driver Chest G: 72 G's
Passenger HIC: 2,858
Passenger Chest G: 94 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 51% Driver, 100% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Tuesday, June 3, 1980
1980 Datsun 310 Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,135
Driver Chest G: 68 G's
Passenger HIC: 2,024
Passenger Chest G's: 108 G's (worst in NHTSA history)
Severe Injury Risk: 49% Driver, 99% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Friday, May 16, 1980
Driver Chest G: 68 G's
Passenger HIC: 2,024
Passenger Chest G's: 108 G's (worst in NHTSA history)
Severe Injury Risk: 49% Driver, 99% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Friday, May 16, 1980
Update on gap-filling
There are eight vehicles missing from the 1979 test cycle - I unearthed five more during a comprehensive search of the NHTSA database.
I made an error during the original tabulation of the tests in May 2012 and omitted five tests. I had only searched the portion of the 1979 tests that I thought had new car assessment tests (those posted here) as opposed to research tests often conducted on used 1979 cars in the 1980s. Since the new car assessment tests normally had lower test numbers (e.g. 100 instead of 600) I ended my search, omitting some tests that, for one reason or another, got higher numbered tests. The numbering system during those days (13 years before I was born) is something I still have not figured out, other than that earlier tests are typically lower numbered than later tests. This is a general rule, but not always the case. For instance, test 423 was conducted on June 28, 1979, before test 219 (August 27, 1980). As of the post time, I do have results available for six of the eight tests and will be posting them soon.
Both 1980 tests with missing chest data now have that data and are also to be posted shortly.
I made an error during the original tabulation of the tests in May 2012 and omitted five tests. I had only searched the portion of the 1979 tests that I thought had new car assessment tests (those posted here) as opposed to research tests often conducted on used 1979 cars in the 1980s. Since the new car assessment tests normally had lower test numbers (e.g. 100 instead of 600) I ended my search, omitting some tests that, for one reason or another, got higher numbered tests. The numbering system during those days (13 years before I was born) is something I still have not figured out, other than that earlier tests are typically lower numbered than later tests. This is a general rule, but not always the case. For instance, test 423 was conducted on June 28, 1979, before test 219 (August 27, 1980). As of the post time, I do have results available for six of the eight tests and will be posting them soon.
Both 1980 tests with missing chest data now have that data and are also to be posted shortly.
Some tests missing from 1979 and 1980 posts - working on "filling in the gaps"
There were three omissions from my 1980 NHTSA Crash Tests I posted that I am currently aware of. Two of the 1980 tests were missing chest injury data, so the injury calculation would be incomplete. I am also missing 4 1979 crash tests, two due to missing chest data and two due to missing data altogether.
One of the 1980 tests I have had the injury information for all along, but just forgot to post it in the original July 20, 2012 post. This test - the 1980 Mercedes 240 D - is in the previous post posted at 2:03 am Central Standard Time, December 17, 2013.
I will work on getting the missing data for the other six missing crash tests. Expect to see some or all of them posted when I find the data and do the injury risk calculations.
One of the 1980 tests I have had the injury information for all along, but just forgot to post it in the original July 20, 2012 post. This test - the 1980 Mercedes 240 D - is in the previous post posted at 2:03 am Central Standard Time, December 17, 2013.
I will work on getting the missing data for the other six missing crash tests. Expect to see some or all of them posted when I find the data and do the injury risk calculations.
1980 Mercedes 240 D Crash Test
Driver HIC: 1,301
Driver Chest G: 54 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,363
Passenger Chest G's: 44 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 48% Driver, 49% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Friday, June 20, 1980
Driver Chest G: 54 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,363
Passenger Chest G's: 44 G's
Severe Injury Risk: 48% Driver, 49% Passenger
1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger
Test Date: Friday, June 20, 1980
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