Having used both, they are pretty close. I would even say the 036/360 has a little more grunt to pull a longer bar. Both are nice with a 20" b&c. All the vibe crap is over rated, like oil ratios......
Sorry but I don't agree here. The 361 is the first huskerized Stihl imo, and combines best of both worlds. I love the "anti vibe crap" , as well as the fast "acceleration" of the 361, both known as Huskies biggest assets. Combined with the durability of the Stihl saws, their better chain and bar, that makes the 361 indeed the most underrated saw of all time