Piper Pacer vs Piper Super Cub
The Piper Pacer (PA-20/22) and Super Cub (PA-18) are classic Piper taildraggers — the Pacer is the four-seat short-wing tourer; the Super Cub is the two-seat back-country utility taildragger.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 1950–1950
- For sale now
- 48
- Median asking
- $136,875
- Range
- $63,716–$223,750
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 15
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1944–2024
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Pacer | Piper Super Cub |
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| Price Range | $4,500 | $63,716 – $223,750 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | 504 nm (933 km) | 400 nm (741 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,950 lbs (885 kg) | 1,750 lbs (794 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Piper Pacer or Piper Super Cub?
Bottom line: Choose the Super Cub for back-country/STOL capability and utility. Choose the Pacer for four seats and classic touring in a nimble short-wing Piper — a vintage family taildragger rather than a bush plane.
Pick the Pacer if…
- Budget matters — from $4,500 vs $63,716, you save ~$59,216.
- Faster cruise — 109 kts vs 100 kts.
- Longer range — 504 nm vs 400 nm.
Pick the Super Cub if…
- More inventory — 48 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.