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Supercharger vs Turbocharger: Which is Better?

What Is a Turbocharger?

What Is a Supercharger?

What Are the Differences between Turbocharger & Supercharger?

Although the functions of both the charging technologies are very similar, superchargers and turbochargers have several differences.

Parameters

Turbocharger

Supercharger

Efficiency

Higher efficient

Lesser efficient

Reliability

Less reliable

More reliable

Horsepower

Produce lesser horsepower

Increased production of horsepower

RPM Boost

Higher RPM boost

Low RPM boost

Price

Economical for smaller engines

Cost-effective in terms of horsepower

Lag

Turbo lag

No lag

Carbon Emission

Lesser emission of carbon

More emission

Noise Emission

Quieter

Louder

Smog Emission

Contains smog altering components

Lack of a wastegate leads to more smog

Which Is Better: Turbocharger or Supercharger?

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