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[AnthonyGXP]

You are confusing consumption with power output. Watts is a somewhat meaningful number for electricians and guys who need to make sure you have enough power supply to run appliances. One thing it is NOT is a measure of actually power.

The example I used in another thread is still relative here: Take a modern Stingray with the LS1 and a 1970 Stingray with the original LS-1. The modern engine produces 450 NET horsepower power and can manage almost 30 mpg. The original produced 370 GROSS horsepower (probably 320ish net) and on a good day, downhill, could manage about 12 mpg.

The Mk II is not only more powerful (torque delivered to the shaft) but also maintains a very high degree of efficiency. The random orbital movement is a very efficient movement. Shoving too much power into the motor and not using it efficiently only wastes power and does nothing but produce heat. It's the torque delivered to the shaft that counts

Awsome! Thanks Todd for the explanation.