But when you compare them side by side, there’s an argument to be made that the Piper Seneca is the smarter choice. The Seneca has often been thought of as an also-ran to the Baron, known for its crisp handling and vaultlike build quality. Just the opposite, the Piper PA-34 is a classic that’s still relevant today - perhaps more relevant than ever in a market offering just two six-seat general aviation piston twins, namely the Seneca V and the pricier Beech Baron G58. That’s a sad commentary on the current state of the light piston twin market, but it’s not a knock on the Piper Seneca. And if you have less than $1 million to spend, you have no choice - you’re buying a Piper Seneca V or nothing at all. If your criteria includes bringing along more than three passengers, the list is suddenly winnowed to only two choices. As long as we can agree that the French single-seater Cri Cri and the open cockpit AirCam don’t quite cut it as viable options in the quest for a do-it-all twin, there is just a handful of airplanes up for consideration.
Anybody in the market for a new light piston twin won’t have to spend much time creating a list of potential airplanes to buy.
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