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2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 1962 Peel P50

Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
Side view of the 1962 Peel P50

Toyota Corolla

Sedan 2023

Peel P50

1962

Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
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Side view of the 1962 Peel P50
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Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 1962 Peel P50?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With 325.8 cm between them, these two vehicles sit at opposite ends of the length scale. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is a massive 79 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, highlighting a complete shift in vehicle purpose and design. Standing over 23.5 cm higher, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 1962 Peel P50. You’d need a ruler to spot the 0.8 cm clearance gap between these two models. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan and 1962 Peel P50 exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 150 cm wheelbase gap.

Measurements

Length

463 cm (+325.8)

137.2 cm

Height

143.5 cm (+23.5)

120 cm

Body width

178.1 cm (+79)

99.1 cm

Ground clearance

13.5 cm (+0.8)

12.7 cm

Wheelbase

270 cm (+150)

120 cm

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

8.2 m² (+6.8)

1.4 m²

How each car compares with its class average

Length

463 cm

9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan

137.2 cm

161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar

Height

143.5 cm

2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

120 cm

36 cm shorter than the average Microcar

Body width

178.1 cm

4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan

99.1 cm

48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar

Ground clearance

13.5 cm

0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

12.7 cm

1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar

Wheelbase

270 cm

8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan

120 cm

86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

8.2 m²

0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan

1.4 m²

3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar

Front view

Front view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
Front view of the 1962 Peel P50

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 371 L (SAE) capacity that is below average for its class.

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.

371 L

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.

371 L

25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan

N/A

Rear view

Rear view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
Rear view of the 1962 Peel P50

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With more doors, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. There is a massive difference in cabin volume, as the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan accommodates up to 4 more people than the 1962 Peel P50. The steering disparity is vast; the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan requires a staggering 7.2 m of extra space to clear a turn than the 1962 Peel P50. We’re talking about a 1,281 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+3)

1

Max. seats

5 (+4)

1

Turning circle

10.9 m (+7.2)

3.7 m

Curb weight

1,340 kg (+1,281)

59 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.9 m

0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan

3.7 m

4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar

Curb weight

1,340 kg

182 kg lighter than the average Sedan

59 kg

643 kg lighter than the average Microcar

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 Sedan

+2%

More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar

Parking

Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 1962 Peel P50 fit in a standard parking space?

2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance

48 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

43.5 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 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, and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.

Body side clearance

87.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

206 cm

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Peel 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.