Well, that is also the issue with simple models in the sims. The differences in a 172 and a Mooney are not as apparent as they would be with a top-quality “study level” versions. I remember going from a 172 to a 182 and then to a 210, the difference was huge to me when I was a low-time pilot. The extra 50HP and a few hundred pounds felt like it was so much faster and twice as heavy on the controls at each step. This is why the FAA requires a high-performance complex endorsement before you can step up and legally fly those, (including a Mooney).