2023 Honda CR‑V vs 1962 Peel P50
Which is bigger, the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 1962 Peel P50?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of 332.2 cm, the 2023 Honda CR‑V sits in a completely different length bracket to the 1962 Peel P50. The 2023 Honda CR‑V is a staggering 87.6 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, we're looking at two different worlds here. The height contrast is vast; the 2023 Honda CR‑V stands a massive 48.1 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. If you live in a rural area, the 2023 Honda CR‑V's 7.1 cm ground clearance lead over the 1962 Peel P50 is a major plus. The 2023 Honda CR‑V is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 150 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50.
Measurements
Length
469.4 cm (+332.2)
137.2 cm
Height
168.1 cm (+48.1)
120 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
186.7 cm (+87.6)
99.1 cm
Ground clearance
19.8 cm (+150)
12.7 cm
Wheelbase
270 cm (+7.4)
120 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Height
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Width (excluding mirrors)
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
Ground clearance
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
Wheelbase
270 cm
2.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2023 Honda CR‑V has 1,113 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment. The 2023 Honda CR‑V's 2,166 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down is way above average for its segment.
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.
1,113 L
N/A
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.
2,166 L
N/A
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.
315.6 L per m
N/A
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.
169.1 L per m²
N/A
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.
1,113 L
374 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
2,166 L
295 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
129%
SAE: above class average (+29%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 4 more door(s) than the 1962 Peel P50, the 2023 Honda CR‑V should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. This is an all-out victory for passenger space; the 2023 Honda CR‑V seats 4 additional passengers than the 1962 Peel P50. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 7.71 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2023 Honda CR‑V in a standard bay. You’ll feel every bit of that 1,515.9 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2023 Honda CR‑V compared to 1962 Peel P50.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+4)
1
Max. seats
5 (+4)
1
Turning circle
11.4 m (+7.7)
3.7 m
Curb weight
1,575 kg (+1,516)
59 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
Curb weight
1,575 kg
57 kg lighter than the average Crossover
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
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.
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
Parking
Will the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 1962 Peel P50 fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Honda CR‑V 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 44 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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
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