Compare american vs japanese craftsmen-cars

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Comparison left vs right for a craftsman who doesnt know which one he should buy: - l/r same bed size - r lower bed for way easier loading/unloading - r less likely to crash - r less fuel consumption and costs - r less expensive to repair - r easy to park - r easy to get around in narrow places like crowded construction sites or towns - r not participating in road arms race - l You get taken serious by your fellow carbrained americans because ““trucks”” are normalized and small handy cars are ridiculed. So unless you are a fragile piece of human, choose the right one.

To anyone claiming that the bigger one is the safer one ...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-06/what-drove-japan-s-remarkable-traffic-safety-turnaround

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24499113/

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-the-most-car-accidents

From the Bloomberg & NLM articles

From a safety perspective, kei cars have a lot going for them when compared with American-style SUVs and trucks. Their light weight generates less force in a collision, and their stubby front ends reduce driver blind spots. Research suggests that their occupants are equally safe as those inside full-sized vehicles.

What Drove Japan's Remarkable Traffic Safety Turnaround

Until the early 1970s, Japan endured a high rate of road fatalities. Now the nation boasts one of the world’s best traffic safety records. Here's why.

Bloomberg
Reminds me of a friend some years back. She was 4’ nothing but insisted on driving a large SUV as it was “safer” in a accident. I’m taller than most but I prefer smaller vehicles like older Cherokees and Volvos so it’s quite the odd difference.