I am sure the 361 is awesome, the 361 with a 20 inch bar is 59 cc (4.4 bhp)is $659 the 390 is with a 20 inch bar 64.1 cc (4.3 bhp) is $479. I have never used the 361, I am sure it is great. I was comparing the cc's when I said "less for more". But a fair bit more expensive (list price wise).