There are a lot of ways to measure cars. How fast do they accelerate? How fast do they brake? How fast can it take a corner? How will it help you survive a car crash? How much fuel does it use? How “cool” is it? While some of these are subjective, most are objective, and automakers, insurance companies, government administrations, and car enthusiasts put cars through a lot of testing.
Some tests are all about accuracy, while others are about pushing cars to their limits. Certain tests are used [...more]