Biggest differences between 'normal' light aeroplanes and the Cirrus is the side-stick and the glass cockpit. If you can get some time in the aircraft on the ground with power on it may save time when you're paying per minute. The side-stick seems a bit strange at first but most people get used to it very quickly. Glass takes longer to get used to as it is quite complex to manage and become familiar with.
The other point worthy of note is that the Cirrus is a very expensive machine so will cost more to hire. Once you've experienced it, everything else is pretty second rate.
Lovely aircraft. Good luck!
