1962 Peel P50 vs 1962 Peel P50
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 1962 Peel P50?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
137.2 cm
Height
120 cm
120 cm
Body width
99.1 cm
99.1 cm
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
12.7 cm
Wheelbase
120 cm
120 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
1.4 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Body width
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Measurements
Doors
1
1
Max. seats
1
1
Turning circle
3.7 m
3.7 m
Curb weight
59 kg
59 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 1962 Peel P50 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 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, and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 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 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, and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Peel documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.