1962 Peel P50 vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a length difference of 454.8 cm, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 1962 Peel P50 are worlds apart. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is an incredible 108.1 cm wider, making the 1962 Peel P50 look like a toy in comparison. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is an incredible 78.2 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 1962 Peel P50. With a 250 cm shorter wheelbase the 1962 Peel P50 is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
592 cm (+454.8)
Height
120 cm
198.2 cm (+78.2)
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
207.2 cm (+108.1)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
238.5 cm
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
N/A (+250)
Wheelbase
120 cm
370 cm (+10.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
N/A
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,634 L (SAE) capacity that is way above average for its class. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has 1,634 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats down, which is typical compared to the class average for pickup.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
1,634 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,634 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
303 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
276 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
133.2 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
1,634 L
197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
108%
SAE: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV gains you extra access points, making its 4-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 1-door 1962 Peel P50. With 4 more seats, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is the definitive people-hauler in this comparison.
Measurements
Doors
1
4 (+3)
Max. seats
1
5 (+4)
Turning circle
3.7 m
N/A
Curb weight
59 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
N/A
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
N/A
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV fit in a standard parking space?
1962 Peel P50 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 87.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
33.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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