I dont think it makes sense that wider cars are an attempt to be bigger than the other guy. Height, yes absolutely, but wider cars are safer because they have

I dont think it makes sense that wider cars are an attempt to be bigger than the other guy. Height, yes absolutely, but wider cars are safer because they have more room to crumple and space for airbags and reinforcement in the sides. The thickness of car doors today vs cars from 20 years ago is pretty drastic.