1962 Peel P50 vs 2012 Tesla Model S

Peel P50

1962

Tesla Model S

2012

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Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2012 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 1962 Peel P50 is about 1 cm higher than the 2012 Tesla Model S, while the 2012 Tesla Model S is about 360 cm longer, 92.4 cm wider, and 24.5 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50.

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

Length: 4970 mm
Height: 1445 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1964 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2189 mm
Ground clearance: 117 mm
Wheelbase: 2960 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2012 Tesla Model S offers about 864 L more cargo space with the seats up (SAE/EPA seats up) and 1705 L more cargo space with the seats folded (SAE/EPA seats folded) than the 1962 Peel P50.

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

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 864 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 1705 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2012 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 187 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 needs about 7.8 m less space to turn than the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 2012 Tesla Model S has 4 more doors than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2012 Tesla Model S has 4 more seats than the 1962 Peel P50.

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

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 12.3 m
Curb weight: 2100 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 1962 Peel P50 and 2012 Tesla Model S 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.

1962 Peel P50

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2012 Tesla Model S

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 2012 Tesla Model S is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 360 cm (141.7 in). The 2012 Tesla Model S is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 92.4 cm (36.4 in). The 2012 Tesla Model S is taller than the 1962 Peel P50 by 24.5 cm (9.6 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 2012 Tesla Model S has an SAE/EPA rating of 864 L and SAE/EPA rating of 1,705 L.

Does the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2012 Tesla Model S seat more passengers?

2012 Tesla Model S seats up to 5 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Which car is heavier: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

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

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 1962 Peel P50 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) compared with 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2012 Tesla Model S. 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 1962 Peel P50 or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 1962 Peel P50 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) versus 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137 cm (53.9 in) versus 497 cm (195.7 in) for the 2012 Tesla Model S, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 104 cm (40.9 in) versus 196.4 cm (77.3 in) for the 2012 Tesla Model S.