2008 Tesla Roadster vs 1962 Peel P50

Tesla Roadster

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Peel P50

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Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 1962 Peel P50?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is about 257.7 cm longer, 81.1 cm wider, and 0.3 cm higher than the 1962 Peel P50, while the 1962 Peel P50 is about 7.3 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Length: 3947 mm
Height: 1127 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1851 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1851 mm
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Wheelbase: 2351 mm

Length: 1370 mm
Height: 1200 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1040 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1040 mm
Ground clearance: 127 mm
Wheelbase: 1090 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2008 Tesla Roadster offers about 113 L more cargo space with the seats up (SAE/EPA seats up) than the 1962 Peel P50.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 113 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

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

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2008 Tesla Roadster has a wheelbase about 126.1 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 needs about 6.5 m less space to turn than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster has one more door than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2008 Tesla Roadster has one more seat than the 1962 Peel P50.

Doors: 2
Max. seats: 2
Turning circle: 11.1 m
Curb weight: 1235 kg

Doors: 1
Max. seats: 1
Turning circle: 4.6 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2008 Tesla Roadster and 1962 Peel P50 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.

2008 Tesla Roadster

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1962 Peel P50

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 257.7 cm (101.5 in). The 2008 Tesla Roadster is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 81.1 cm (31.9 in). The 1962 Peel P50 is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 7.3 cm (2.9 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster has an SAE/EPA rating of 113 L.

Does the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 1962 Peel P50 seat more passengers?

2008 Tesla Roadster seats up to 2 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Which car is heavier: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 1962 Peel P50?

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

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) compared with 11.1 m (36.3 ft) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster. 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 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) versus 11.1 m (36.3 ft) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137 cm (53.9 in) versus 394.7 cm (155.4 in) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 104 cm (40.9 in) versus 185.1 cm (72.9 in) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster.