Cessna 310 vs Piper Twin Comanche
The Piper Twin Comanche (light, efficient) and Cessna 310 (faster, larger light twin) are different points in the piston-twin range — the Twin Comanche prioritises economy; the 310 prioritises speed and cabin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 23
- Median asking
- $143,000
- Range
- $105,000–$210,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 1964–1973
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
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 310 | Piper Twin Comanche |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 584 | — |
| Serious | 42 | — |
| Fatal | 181 | — |
| Fatalities | 354 | — |
| % Fatal | 31% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 310 | Piper Twin Comanche |
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| Price Range | $19,000 – $270,000 | $105,000 – $210,000 |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 240 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 155 kts (287 km/h) |
| Range | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 4,830 lbs (2,191 kg) | 3,725 lbs (1,690 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 22.0 GPH (83 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $38,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $280 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Reciprocating | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 310
Piper Twin Comanche
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 310 or Piper Twin Comanche?
Bottom line: Choose the 310 for higher cruise, a larger cabin and a bigger fleet. Choose the Twin Comanche for the lowest piston-twin operating cost and efficient cruising, when the smaller cabin and speed are acceptable.
Pick the 310 if…
- Budget matters — from $19,000 vs $105,000, you save ~$86,000.
- More seats — 5 vs 4.
- Faster cruise — 190 kts vs 155 kts.
- More inventory — 48 listings vs 26.
Pick the Twin Comanche if…
- Longer range — 1000 nm vs 800 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.