1962 Peel P50 vs 2023 Toyota Prius
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2023 Toyota Prius?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show over 322.7 cm of separation between the 2023 Toyota Prius and 1962 Peel P50, which is a huge difference. The 2023 Toyota Prius is an incredible 79.1 cm wider, making the 1962 Peel P50 look like a toy in comparison. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2023 Toyota Prius standing a substantial 22 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2023 Toyota Prius is only 1 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 1962 Peel P50. The 2023 Toyota Prius and 1962 Peel P50 exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 155 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
459.9 cm (+322.7)
Height
120 cm
142 cm (+22)
Body width
99.1 cm
178.2 cm (+79.1)
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
13.7 cm (+1)
Wheelbase
120 cm
275 cm (+155)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
8.2 m² (+6.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2023 Toyota Prius has 284 L of space for your belongings, which is below average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
284 L
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
674 L
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2023 Toyota Prius is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. There is a massive difference in cabin volume, as the 2023 Toyota Prius accommodates up to 4 more people than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 6.8 m less space to turn than the 2023 Toyota Prius. We’re talking about a 1,486 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
1
5 (+4)
Max. seats
1
5 (+4)
Turning circle
3.7 m
10.5 m (+6.8)
Curb weight
59 kg
1,545 kg (+1,486)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2023 Toyota Prius 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
2023 Toyota Prius 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Peel and Toyota 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.