2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 1962 Peel P50

Tesla Model 3

2017

Peel P50

1962

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Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 1962 Peel P50?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is about 332.4 cm longer, 80.9 cm wider, 24.3 cm taller, and 1.3 cm higher than the 1962 Peel P50.

Length: 4694 mm
Height: 1443 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1849 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2088 mm
Ground clearance: 140 mm
Wheelbase: 2875 mm

Length: 1370 mm
Height: 1200 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1040 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1040 mm
Ground clearance: 127 mm
Wheelbase: 1090 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers about 542 L more cargo space with the seats up (SAE/EPA seats up) and 977 L more cargo space with the seats folded (SAE/EPA seats folded) than the 1962 Peel P50.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 542 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 977 L

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 0 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 0 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 0 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 0 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has a wheelbase about 178.5 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 needs about 7.2 m less space to turn than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has 3 more doors than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has 4 more seats than the 1962 Peel P50.

Doors: 4
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.7 m
Curb weight: 1730 kg

Doors: 1
Max. seats: 1
Turning circle: 4.6 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 1962 Peel P50 against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2017 Tesla Model 3

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Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

1962 Peel P50

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 332.4 cm (130.9 in). The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 80.9 cm (31.9 in). The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is taller than the 1962 Peel P50 by 24.3 cm (9.6 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has an SAE/EPA rating of 542 L and SAE/EPA rating of 977 L.

Does the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or the 1962 Peel P50 seat more passengers?

2017 Tesla Model 3 seats up to 5 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Which car is heavier: the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

Curb weight data is not available for the 1962 Peel P50.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) compared with 11.7 m (38.4 ft) for the 2017 Tesla Model 3. In tight spaces, the 1962 Peel P50 is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) versus 11.7 m (38.4 ft) for the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137 cm (53.9 in) versus 469.4 cm (184.8 in) for the 2017 Tesla Model 3, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 104 cm (40.9 in) versus 184.9 cm (72.8 in) for the 2017 Tesla Model 3.