2013 Tesla Model S vs 1962 Peel P50
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
Body width
196.3 cm (+97.2)
99.1 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
15.5 cm (+2.8)
12.7 cm
Wheelbase
296 cm (+176)
120 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+8.4)
1.4 m²
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
Body width
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
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
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
The 2013 Tesla Model S is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 745 L (SAE) capacity that is way above average for its class. With the rear seats down, the 2013 Tesla Model S provides 1,645 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is way above average for sedan.
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 7.6 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)
1
Max. seats
5 (+4)
1
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
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.
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+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 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, and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
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 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 Tesla and 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.