NCAP crashtest attested also for the sideimpact crashtest good notes for the smart.
here ist the link to the test (unfortunately it ist in german):
http://www.adac.de/Tests/Crash_Tests...cePageID=28448
so i guess your kids are safer in a 07 smart than in a 68 chrysler, but i agree the 68' chrysler has more goodfeeling' patina!