Cessna 210 vs Commander 114
The Commander 114 and Cessna 210 Centurion compare a wide-cabin low-wing retractable against the high-wing six-seat hauler.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 177
- Median asking
- $249,750
- Range
- $90,200–$695,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 56
- Source marketplaces
- 17
- Model years available
- 1960–2021
- For sale now
- 13
- Median asking
- $207,000
- Range
- $109,500–$278,350
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1976–1996
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Generations Breakdown
Per-generation specs — engine/weight/performance differ materially across production eras.
Per-era “For sale” counts exclude listings with unspecified year and separate variants (RG retractable, Hawk XP), so they may not sum to the total above.
Cessna 210 — 4 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 IO-470 (260hp) | 1960–1963 | Continental IO-470-E | 2900 | 160 | 700 | 24 |
| 210 IO-520 (NA) | 1964–1986 | Continental IO-520-A/L | 3800 | 171 | 900 | 43 |
| T210 Turbo | 1966–1986 | Continental TSIO-520-R | 3800 | 193 | 950 | 57 |
| P210 Pressurized | 1978–1986 | Continental TSIO-520-P | 4000 | 200 | 1000 | 53 |
Commander 114 — 0 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 210 | Commander 114 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 819 | 12 |
| Serious | 64 | 1 |
| Fatal | 192 | 7 |
| Fatalities | 413 | 19 |
| % Fatal | 23% | 58% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 210 | Commander 114 |
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| Price Range | $90,200 – $695,000 | $109,500 – $278,350 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | — |
| Horsepower | 260–325 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 160–200 kts (370 km/h) | 155 kts (287 km/h) |
| Range | 700–1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 600 nm (1,111 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,300 ft (5,273 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2900–4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | 3,250 lbs (1,474 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 90.0 gal (341 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 14.5 GPH (55 L/h) | 10.0 GPH (38 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,700 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $35,000 | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $18,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $175 | $145 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 210
Commander 114
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 210 or Commander 114?
Bottom line: Choose the Cessna 210 for big payload, six seats and high-wing utility; choose the Commander 114 for a comfortable wide cabin and stable cross-country manners at lower cost. 210 = payload/ utility; Commander = cabin/comfort. ================================================================ # Aero Commander 500/680 — piston twin ================================================================
Pick the 210 if…
- Budget matters — from $90,200 vs $109,500, you save ~$19,300.
- Faster cruise — 160 kts vs 155 kts.
- Longer range — 700 nm vs 600 nm.
- More inventory — 176 listings vs 8.
Pick the 114 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$145/hr vs $175/hr.
- Newer design — production from 1968 vs 1960.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.