- yep, you're biased.
you will still see 800 fpm ie better than the 340 will do at sea level
The 340 does 1600fpm at sea level vs 1460 for the Seneca V. With the RAM mods (which are very common) it pushes 2000fpm. The SE climb of a RAM 340 is 350fpm vs 250 fpm for a Seneca V. Basically, the 340 outclimbs the Seneca V at all times.
There's no question that if it comes to a 340 vs a Seneca, I'll take the pressurization. But pressurization might get dropped, and if it does - I'll keep the Seneca in mind.
Why bother with the 30 year aircraft? Same reason everyone does - it does something the modern aircraft won't, or it does it cheaper.
What's the difference between the V and the IV? why is the V so much better?