If you had to guess, would you think vehicles weigh more or less on average than those BIG GAS GUZZLERS of the 60’s and 70’s?
If You guessed less then you would be wrong.
Decade
| Average Car Weight (Approx. lbs) | Trend Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | ~2,500 – 3,000 | Early cars were generally lighter than later models, though specific data is scarce. |
| 1930s | ~2,800 – 3,300 | Gradual increase in size and features. |
| 1940s | ~3,000 – 3,500 | Continued growth, impacted by wartime production shifts. |
| 1950s | ~4,000+ | A significant increase as larger vehicles with more features became popular in the US. |
| 1960s | ~4,000+ | Continued large vehicle sizes, with some models exceeding 4,000 lbs. |
| 1970s | ~3,500 – 4,000 (avg. 4,057 in 1975) | Weights were high initially but dropped significantly due to the oil crisis and new fuel economy standards. |
| 1980s | ~3,000 – 3,200 (low of ~3,035 in 1987) | The lowest point for average vehicle weights in recent history due to a focus on efficiency. |
| 1990s | ~3,200 – 3,600 | Weights began a slow, steady increase as safety features and consumer demand for larger vehicles (SUVs, trucks) grew. |
| 2000s | ~3,800 – 4,000 | The upward trend continued, driven by the increasing popularity of SUVs and light trucks. |
| 2010s | ~4,000 – 4,200 | Vehicle weights continued to rise, with some leveling off around 2012. |
| 2020s | ~4,300+ (4,303 lbs in 2022) | The average car weight reached its highest point in history, influenced by safety regulations, new technology, and larger vehicle types like EVs and large pickups. |
What about God do you think we underestimate the weight of His Glory? Have you ever felt it?
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