By way of analogy, back in the 60's Ford and Carroll Shelby produced a GT350 and a GT500. The GT350 had a small block engine and was lighter and arguably more agile than the GT500. The GT500 was heavier due to its big block engine. Faster in a straight line but it was a lesser road course car than the GT350. I see the 44 Special and the 44 Magnum in the same light.