1959 Chevy Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevy Malibu – which one wins crash test?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted a crash test of the above two vehicles.  Before reading the Wall Street Journal article – and seeing the video – think about which vehicle you would rather be in?  OK, I admit the 1959 model did not have seat belts and airbags.  But what about structural strength?  The results are rather interesting.

Related article in USA Today.