1962 Peel P50 vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show over 257.4 cm of separation between the 2008 Tesla Roadster and 1962 Peel P50, which is a huge difference. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is 72.8 cm wider, representing an extreme jump in size that fundamentally changes where you can physically drive. The 1962 Peel P50 gains 7.3 cm in height over the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. There is a negligible difference in ground clearance, with the 2008 Tesla Roadster sitting just 0.3 cm higher off the ground than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2008 Tesla Roadster and 1962 Peel P50 exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 115.1 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
394.6 cm (+257.4)
Height
120 cm (+7.3)
112.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
171.9 cm (+72.8)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
185.1 cm (+0.3)
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
13 cm (+115.1)
Wheelbase
120 cm
235.1 cm (+5.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 1962 Peel P50 trades the extra access points of the 2008 Tesla Roadster for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 1 doors. With an extra seat, the 2008 Tesla Roadster allows for that one additional passenger. The steering disparity is vast; the 2008 Tesla Roadster requires a staggering 7.39 m of extra space to clear a turn than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 1,176 kg higher on the scales than the 1962 Peel P50.
Measurements
Doors
1
2 (+1)
Max. seats
1
2 (+1)
Turning circle
3.7 m
11.1 m (+7.4)
Curb weight
59 kg
1,235 kg (+1,176)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2008 Tesla Roadster 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 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 87.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
2008 Tesla Roadster 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 51.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
51.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
77.5 cm
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