1962 Peel P50 vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a length difference of 286.5 cm, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and 1962 Peel P50 are worlds apart. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is an incredible 88.4 cm wider, making the 1962 Peel P50 look like a toy in comparison. The height contrast is vast; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler stands a massive 66.8 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 1962 Peel P50 sits only 11.9 cm closer to the road than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, a small gap meaning they handle obstacles almost identically. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler features a significantly longer wheelbase at 126 cm more than the 1962 Peel P50, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
423.7 cm (+286.5)
Height
120 cm
186.8 cm (+66.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
187.5 cm (+88.4)
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
24.6 cm (+126)
Wheelbase
120 cm
246 cm (+6.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. Choosing the 2018 Jeep Wrangler fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 1962 Peel P50. The steering disparity is vast; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler requires a staggering 6.84 m of extra space to clear a turn than the 1962 Peel P50. We’re talking about a 1,742 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
1
2 (+1)
Max. seats
1
4 (+3)
Turning circle
3.7 m
10.5 m (+6.8)
Curb weight
59 kg
1,801 kg (+1,742)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
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
115%
15% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2018 Jeep Wrangler 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
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 43.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 cm
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