Comparison of Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Piper PA-28 Cherokee [S]ave
| Attribute |  Cessna 172 Skyhawk × |  Piper PA-28 Cherokee × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Cessna 172 Skyhawk | Piper PA-28 Cherokee |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1956 | 1961 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | C172 | PA28 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Lycoming O-360 L2A | 1x Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Power, hp (hp) | 160 | 150 |
| Avionics | Garmin G1000 glass cockpit | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 228 | 200 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 87 | 87 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,272 | 861 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 12.916 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,115 | 4,359 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.71 | 3.35 |
| Take off distance (m) | 497 | 502 |
| Landing distance (m) | 407 | 564 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,157 | 975 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 1,157 | 975 |
| Max payload (kg) | 398 | 421 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 212 | 189 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 0.85 | 0.6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.2 | 1.09 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1 | 1.01 |
| Cabin length (m) | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.72 | 2.22 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | 1.15 |
| Wing span (m) | 11 | 9.14 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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