1962 Peel P50 vs 2017 Tesla Model 3
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show over 332.3 cm of separation between the 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 1962 Peel P50, which is a huge difference. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is an incredible 85.9 cm wider, making the 1962 Peel P50 look like a toy in comparison. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 towers in height over the 1962 Peel P50 by 24.5 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. Both cars are tuned for a similar ride height, despite the 2017 Tesla Model 3’s 1.3 cm ground clearance advantage. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 1962 Peel P50 exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 167.5 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
469.5 cm (+332.3)
Height
120 cm
144.5 cm (+24.5)
Body width
99.1 cm
185 cm (+85.9)
Width including mirrors
N/A
208.8 cm
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
14 cm (+1.3)
Wheelbase
120 cm
287.5 cm (+167.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
8.7 m² (+7.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
N/A
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
8.7 m²
0 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 features a 561 L (SAE) boot with the seats up, which is above average for its category.
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
561 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
88 L
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
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers more practicality with its 4 doors compared to the 1-door layout of the 1962 Peel P50. This is an all-out victory for passenger space; the 2017 Tesla Model 3 seats 4 additional passengers than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 can practically turn on a sixpence compared to the 2017 Tesla Model 3, which is hampered by a 7.9 m wider turning circle.
Measurements
Doors
1
4 (+3)
Max. seats
1
5 (+4)
Turning circle
3.7 m
11.6 m (+7.9)
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
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
N/A
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
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2017 Tesla Model 3 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
2017 Tesla Model 3 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Peel and Tesla 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.