No Replacement for Displacement (myth or fact)

Not only do cubic inches provide the potential for more horse power / torque, it as you mentioned provides the ability to give this horse power goal in a more reasonable rpm range against a lesser cube engine. This means less radical engine (less rpm for hp number), less stress on engine components, less cost, more drivability, more reliability and longevity.

The compromise is cost and necessary air flow vs cubic inches which is where the 360 comes in. Considering the required air flow to support a certain advantage due to increased cubic inches you have to consider how much additional co$t in head flow and stroker kit it will take to build and support a deep breathing small block at 410 ci.

Any time you build a stock stroke 360 vs any other small block, you will come out ahead in hp, reliability and torque vs. $$ (if your goal is horse power vs money).

My two cents.