2016 Tesla Model S vs 1962 Peel P50

Q: Which is bigger: the 2016 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2016 Tesla Model S is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 359.8 cm (141.7 in). The 2016 Tesla Model S is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 97.3 cm (38.3 in). The 2016 Tesla Model S is taller than the 1962 Peel P50 by 24.5 cm (9.6 in).

Q: Which vehicle has more published cargo space: the 2016 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2016 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 2016 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50 seat more passengers?

2016 Tesla Model S seats up to 5 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2016 Tesla Model S or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2016 Tesla Model S is 1,968 kg (4,339 lb) heavier than the 1962 Peel P50.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2016 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 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2016 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 2016 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 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137.2 cm (54 in) versus 497 cm (195.7 in) for the 2016 Tesla Model S, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 99.1 cm (39 in) versus 196.4 cm (77.3 in) for the 2016 Tesla Model S.

Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 1962 Peel P50?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 359.8 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, the 2016 Tesla Model S is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. The 2016 Tesla Model S is a staggering 97.3 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, we're looking at two different worlds here. A 24.5 cm height difference means the 2016 Tesla Model S will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 1962 Peel P50. Both vehicles offer nearly identical ground clearance with just 1.3 cm difference, meaning they will handle speed bumps or driveway inclines the same. The 2016 Tesla Model S is a massive 176 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 1962 Peel P50.

Measurements

Length

497 cm (+359.8)

137.2 cm

Height

144.5 cm (+24.5)

120 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.4 cm (+97.3)

99.1 cm

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm (+1.3)

N/A

Ground clearance

14 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

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

120 cm

36 cm shorter than the average Microcar

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.4 cm

13.4 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

14 cm

Same ground clearance as 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 2016 Tesla Model S features a 744.7 L (SAE) boot with the seats up, which is way above average for its category. The 2016 Tesla Model S offers 1,645.2 L (SAE) of total cargo volume, which is below 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

60 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

Choosing the 2016 Tesla Model S gains you extra access points, making its 4-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 1-door 1962 Peel P50. With a 4-seat advantage, the 2016 Tesla Model S is clearly built to carry far larger groups than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 8.64 m less space to turn than the 2016 Tesla Model S. From an agility perspective, the 1962 Peel P50 wins by a landslide, weighing 1,968 kg less than the 2016 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+3)

Max. seats

5 (+4)

Turning circle

12.3 m (+8.6)

3.7 m

Curb weight

2,027 kg (+1,968)

59 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

3.7 m

4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar

Curb weight

2,027 kg

505 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.

89%

11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar

Parking

Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 1962 Peel P50 fit in a standard parking space?

2016 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.