I've got a little background in the EE power/volts/current/resistance type calculations, robotics, micro-electronics and building a battery system for my sailboat. I think the point I was trying to make (but didn't elaborate)... the larger diameter and longer rotor should be able to tolerate more power AND will create more torque to allow it to spin up further. IOW, assuming they have the same efficiency (~70 to 80%) and are both using 3S batteries... at the same speed... Yes, they should be drawing about the same current. However the A2212, 1000KV is maxed out at 160 watts, delivering only 59% of its KV speed rating because of the prop drag. I would assume, the D3536, 1000KV will not be maxed out and exceed that 59% easily. Yes, it will be using more current at the same 3S voltage, but it will be delivering more RPM and thus thrust. At least that is the theory I'm going with until I get the motor Saturday and confirm or get disappointed. Right or wrong, I'll be reporting either result.