Thick metal doesnt mean SAFE!
You know, I’ve come by many ridiculous people in car showrooms (or those who are checking out cars).
They have this habit of placing their palm or thumb on the a car’s body (usually on either door or bonnet) and with their might attempt to press it.
And if the area dents or is easily pressed, they’ll jump to a conclusion that it’s not safe or the car is weak. 
Silly, isn’t it?
I’ve never engaged in any debate with these people (whether I know them, or not) but I do my part quite often to educate those I come by that THICKNESS does not indicate SAFETY.
Safety is dependent on the entire structure of the car in fact.
Anyway, have a look at this video.
January 8th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Who would have thought that the cute little Renault would survive the crash better than a Volvo, heh?
The lesson here is:
DRIVE SAFELY. LOL.
January 8th, 2008 at 11:45 am
I for one expected it to survive.
Simply because of technology + my understanding of car build & structure.
Nowadays cars have crumple zones and also various points that absorb an directed the force to other areas that cause less damage to passengers.