1962 Peel P50 vs 2020 Tesla Model Y

Peel P50

1962

Tesla Model Y

2020

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Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is about 342 cm longer, 88 cm wider, 42.3 cm taller, and 4.1 cm higher 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: 4790 mm
Height: 1623 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1920 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2129 mm
Ground clearance: 168 mm
Wheelbase: 2890 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 854 L more cargo space with the seats up (SAE/EPA seats up) and 2041 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): 854 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 2041 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2020 Tesla Model Y has a wheelbase about 180 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 needs about 7.6 m less space to turn than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 4 more doors than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2020 Tesla Model Y 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: 12.1 m
Curb weight: 1901 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 1962 Peel P50 and 2020 Tesla Model Y 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

2020 Tesla Model Y

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 342 cm (134.6 in). The 2020 Tesla Model Y is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 88 cm (34.6 in). The 2020 Tesla Model Y is taller than the 1962 Peel P50 by 42.3 cm (16.7 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 2020 Tesla Model Y has an SAE/EPA rating of 854 L and SAE/EPA rating of 2,041 L.

Does the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2020 Tesla Model Y seat more passengers?

2020 Tesla Model Y seats up to 5 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Which car is heavier: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

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

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 1962 Peel P50 or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 1962 Peel P50 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) compared with 12.1 m (39.7 ft) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y. 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 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 1962 Peel P50 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) versus 12.1 m (39.7 ft) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137 cm (53.9 in) versus 479 cm (188.6 in) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 104 cm (40.9 in) versus 192 cm (75.6 in) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y.