Comparison of Cessna 185 Skywagon and Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six

Attribute	Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six ×	Cessna 185 Skywagon ×
General
Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft	Cessna
Model	Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six	Cessna 185 Skywagon
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1965	1961
Manufactured to (year)	2007	1985
Type	Private Single Engine	Private Single Engine
Icao	PA32	C185
Performance
Engine	1x Lycoming IO-540-K1A5	1x Continental IO-520-D
Power, hp (hp)	300	300
Avionics	King KMA Audio Panel, Garmin 255 Nav / com 833	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	280	269
Approach speed (km/h)	102	91
Travel range (km)	1,352	1,333
Service ceiling (m)	4,953	5,227
Rate of climb (m/sec)	5.33	5.13
Take off distance (m)	348	416
Landing distance (m)	305	426
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	1,542	1,519
Max landing weight (kg)	1,542	1,519
Max payload (kg)	680	635
Fuel tank capacity (l)	318	246
Baggage volume (m³)	0.2	-
Dimensions
Seats	6	6
Cabin height (m)	1.23	1.19
Cabin width (m)	1.24	1.02
Cabin length (m)	3.02	3.09
Exterior length (m)	8.45	7.85
Tail height (m)	2.4	2.36
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.35	1.15
Wing span (m)	10	10.92
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets