210 Centurion vs P2010
The 210 Centurion leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Cessna / Textron Aviation 210 Centurion (introduced 1960) beside the Tecnam P2010 (introduced 2013) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are piston singles, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the 210 Centurion carries more passengers. undefined
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210 Centurion vs P2010: the key differences
- The 210 Centurion delivers 1% more range (210 Centurion: 900 nm; P2010: 890 nm).
- The 210 Centurion delivers 23% more cruise speed (210 Centurion: 170 kt; P2010: 138 kt).
- The 210 Centurion delivers 50% more passenger capacity (210 Centurion: 6 seats; P2010: 4 seats).
- The P2010 is the newer design (introduced 2013 versus 1960 for the 210 Centurion), a gap of 53 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 210 Centurion is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (3,800 lbs versus 2,756 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the 210 Centurion seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the 210 Centurion leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2010 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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210 Centurion vs P2010: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 210 Centurion or the P2010?
The 210 Centurion has the longer published range — 900 nm versus 890 nm for the P2010.
Does the 210 Centurion or P2010 seat more passengers?
The 210 Centurion carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 6 seats, compared with 4 on the P2010.
Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or the P2010?
The 210 Centurion cruises faster, at 170 kt versus 138 kt for the P2010.
Which is newer, the 210 Centurion or the P2010?
The P2010 is the newer design, introduced in 2013 versus 1960 for the 210 Centurion.
Is the 210 Centurion or the P2010 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 210 Centurion is the larger aircraft — 3,800 lbs versus 2,756 lbs for the P2010.
Should I buy the 210 Centurion or the P2010?
On published specifications the 210 Centurion leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2010 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the 210 Centurion vs P2010?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.