As a microlighter, with no experience of said Pipers and Cessnas, and on top of that being a beginner pilot with only some 130 hours solo, I can only state that my Apollo Fox handles close to perfect - in fact she makes me feel I'd have to try very hard to fly her into hazard. Perhaps it is the better ratio of engine power versus max gross weight? (80 HP / 450 kgs)
But perhaps I do not know what I am missing. Anyway, there's one around who CAN compare, since yesterday - I am curious to see his view!