2013 Tesla Model S vs 1962 Peel P50

Q: Which is bigger: the 2013 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2013 Tesla Model S is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 359.8 cm (141.7 in). The 2013 Tesla Model S is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 97.2 cm (38.3 in). The 2013 Tesla Model S is taller than the 1962 Peel P50 by 22.7 cm (8.9 in).

Q: Which vehicle has more published cargo space: the 2013 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2013 Tesla Model S has a standard SAE cargo capacity of 744.7 L and a largest SAE capacity of 1,645.2 L.

Q: Does the 2013 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50 seat more passengers?

2013 Tesla Model S seats up to 5 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2013 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2013 Tesla Model S is 1,940 kg (4,277 lb) heavier than the 1962 Peel P50.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2013 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 3.66 m (12 ft) compared with 11.3 m (37.1 ft) for the 2013 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.

Q: Which car is better for city driving, the 2013 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 3.66 m (12 ft) versus 11.3 m (37.1 ft) for the 2013 Tesla Model S. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137.2 cm (54 in) versus 497 cm (195.7 in) for the 2013 Tesla Model S, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 99.1 cm (39 in) versus 196.3 cm (77.3 in) for the 2013 Tesla Model S.

Which is bigger, the 2013 Tesla Model S or 1962 Peel P50?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2013 Tesla Model S is over 359.8 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, which is an enormous difference in length. The width difference is enormous, with the 2013 Tesla Model S measuring 97.2 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, which can translate to broader road presence and maybe more cabin shoulder room. The 2013 Tesla Model S towers in height over the 1962 Peel P50 by 22.7 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. The 2013 Tesla Model S sits 2.8 cm higher off the ground than the 1962 Peel P50, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. With a 176 cm shorter wheelbase the 1962 Peel P50 is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2013 Tesla Model S which would win as a master of the open road.

Measurements

Length

497 cm (+359.8)

137.2 cm

Height

142.7 cm (+22.7)

120 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.3 cm (+97.2)

99.1 cm

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm (+2.8)

N/A

Ground clearance

15.5 cm (+176)

12.7 cm

Wheelbase

296 cm (+8.4)

120 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

137.2 cm

161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar

Height

142.7 cm

3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan

120 cm

36 cm shorter than the average Microcar

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.3 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

99.1 cm

48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

N/A

Ground clearance

15.5 cm

1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

12.7 cm

1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar

Wheelbase

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

120 cm

86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2013 Tesla Model S is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 744.7 L (SAE) capacity that is way above average for its class. With the rear seats down, the 1962 Peel P50 provides 1,645.2 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is way above average for microcar.

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.

745 L

N/A

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,645 L

N/A

Frunk capacity

150 L

N/A

Cargo space vs length

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

213.3 L per m

N/A

Cargo space vs footprint

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.

108.6 L per m²

N/A

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.

745 L

349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

N/A

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2013 Tesla Model S when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 1-door 1962 Peel P50. There is a massive difference in cabin volume, as the 2013 Tesla Model S accommodates up to 4 more people than the 1962 Peel P50. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 7.64 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2013 Tesla Model S in a standard bay. The 2013 Tesla Model S is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 1,940 kg higher on the scales than the 1962 Peel P50.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+3)

Max. seats

5 (+4)

Turning circle

11.3 m (+7.6)

3.7 m

Curb weight

1,999 kg (+1,940)

59 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.3 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

3.7 m

4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar

Curb weight

1,999 kg

477 kg heavier than the average Sedan

59 kg

643 kg lighter than the average Microcar

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.

95%

5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar

Parking

Will the 2013 Tesla Model S or 1962 Peel P50 fit in a standard parking space?

2013 Tesla Model S 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 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

39 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

26.5 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Comfortable

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.