1962 Peel P50 vs 2021 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2021 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Tesla Model S is over 364.9 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, which is an enormous difference in length. The 2021 Tesla Model S is an incredible 99.6 cm wider, making the 1962 Peel P50 look like a toy in comparison. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2021 Tesla Model S in a car park; it stands a full 23 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50. Clearance is effectively a tie, with the 1962 Peel P50 leading by just 1 cm. The 2021 Tesla Model S is a massive 176 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 1962 Peel P50.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
502.1 cm (+364.9)
Height
120 cm
143 cm (+23)
Body width
99.1 cm
198.7 cm (+99.6)
Width including mirrors
N/A
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
12.7 cm (+1)
11.7 cm
Wheelbase
120 cm
296 cm (+176)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
10 m² (+8.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
N/A
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Tesla Model S is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 709 L (SAE) capacity that is way above average for its class. The 2021 Tesla Model S has 1,739 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class 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.
N/A
709 L
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.
N/A
1,739 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
89 L
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.
N/A
213 L per m
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.
N/A
107.2 L per m²
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.
N/A
709 L
313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2021 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. There is a massive difference in cabin volume, as the 2021 Tesla Model S accommodates up to 4 more people than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 can practically turn on a sixpence compared to the 2021 Tesla Model S, which is hampered by a 8.6 m wider turning circle. This 2,016 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
1
4 (+3)
Max. seats
1
5 (+4)
Turning circle
3.7 m
12.3 m (+8.6)
Curb weight
59 kg
2,075 kg (+2,016)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
2,075 kg
553 kg heavier than the average Sedan
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.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2021 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?
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
2021 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 38 cm per side, and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
23.5 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Peel and Tesla 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.