SUV center of mass is probably higher and easier to tilt.
Both cars braking, center of mass shifting toward their front and lowering. Meaning the small car momentum was peak at the collision point, while the SUV rear end was already lifted thus lighter.
Direction of the collision helped transfer the energy into torque. The barrier provided the final help to start the car tumbles.
Both cars braking, center of mass shifting toward their front and lowering. Meaning the small car momentum was peak at the collision point, while the SUV rear end was already lifted thus lighter.
Direction of the collision helped transfer the energy into torque. The barrier provided the final help to start the car tumbles.