American Cars Vs. Japanese Cars

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2010 chose 10 cars and compiled a list of the safest cars. Among this list you can find a Ford Taurus and Honda Civic. American cars had six cars on the list while Japanese cars only had four.

With a focus on large SUVs and vans, the American car makers do not make incredibly fuel efficient cars. On the other hand, the sedan-focus, Japanese auto makers make cars as fuel efficient as possible.

Typically, American-made vehicles do not cost as much as Japanese made cars. In addition to costing more money, Japanese-made cars have higher maintenance costs.

While American cars do not cost as much money and have lower maintenance costs, Japanese cars keep a higher resale value.