A well done 462 isn’t devoid of torque one bit. Much smaller and lighter than a 461, but there is not replacement for displacement when it comes to grunt. The same bore with a longer stroke will give a 461 an advantage in grunt with both saws done in a similar matter. But the 462 is much more agile and light. I’d rather have a 462 for regular use, a 261 for smaller stuff and a 661 or 395 when the big stuff comes in.
My ported 462 has quickly become my go to saw. It’s the one saw that can pretty much do it all, always start, and be light enough to swing around-even with my shoulder arthritis.
This is from 3 days ago in dry hickory. It doesn’t lack torque for its size.