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Turbochargers and superchargers both perform the same basic function:
They compress and push more air into the engine—generating pressure or “boost”—allowing more fuel to be used,and thus helping the engine produce more power. This whole process is known as forced induction,but because turbochargers and superchargers go about achieving this in totally different ways,it would be a mistake to refer to them interchangeably.

The turbocharger also called turbo uses the pressure from the exhaust gases to spine the turbine which is connected to the compressor to compress the air.
  The supercharger uses a belt that is connected to the crankshaft of the engine and this is the power source of the compressor as it compresses the air.

The following are the pros and cons of Turbos and Superchargers.

Pros Of Using Turbos
-Turbos offer a significant amount of boost to the engine:
With turbos,even smaller engines can be able to produce enough power for the car. This explains why turbos can be installed in even the smallest or less powerful cars.

-Helps in maintaining good fuel economy: Small engines that are turbo charged use less fuel to idle.This means that the rational and reciprocating mass is less which is very good for fuel economy.

-More efficient engines:
Technically,turbochargers use energy that is lost in the engines that are naturally aspirated and supercharged. With this energy being recovered,the overall performance of the engine is improved.

Cons Of Using Turbos:
-Take time to provide enough boost:
Due to the turbo lag, the car does not immediately speed up. This is especially disadvantageous to vehicles with big turbo chargers.

-Compromise vehicle stability:
In big turbo chargers,reaching the required amount of boost can lead to a power surge. This causes the car to loose tyre traction which can cause an accident.

-Numerous engine oil refills:
Owing to the fact that turbo chargers get very hot,they try to get some of the engine’s oil. This means that you will always have to do some additional plumbing as well as numerous engine oil refills.This can turn out to be bad not only on the financial side of the vehicle owner but also on the entire engine.

-Threshold for the boost:
Normally, turbos are set for a certain range where the exhaust gas required is enough to offer more boost to the engine. However,they do not have a wide range as compared to the superchargers. This explains why there is occurrence of power surges.

-Can damage engine:
Due to the amount of power they produce, turbos have a high probability of destroying the engine.

Pros Of Using Superchargers
-More horsepower:
By installing a supercharger on an engine, you are assured of immediate boost for your car.

-Zero lag:
Once you engage the supercharger you will immediately get the results.This can be attributed to the fact that the supercharger is driven by the crankshaft.

-Easy to install:
There is not much involved when it comes to installing superchargers.In addition, the supercharger is easier to maintain since it does not need intercoolers unlike in the case of turbos which are known for heating compressed air.

-Save engine oil:
Since superchargers do not have to heat the compressed air,they do not heat up hence they do not tap into the engine’s oil supply.

Cons Of Using Superchargers
-Low efficiency:
Superchargers are less efficient compared to turbo chargers.This is because they are not independent like the turbos.The supercharger has to rely on the engine to generate the power it needs to run. A supercharger can consume as much as 20 percent of an engine's total power output.But because a supercharger can generate as much as 46 percent additional horsepower,most think the trade-off is worth it.

-More Expensive To Install And Maintain:
engines need to be larger and more durable to handle the explosive boosts that superchargers put them under.The need for heavy-duty parts increases overall price of vehicle.

Turbochargers are theoretically better at being efficient and at producing boost,but have clearer downsides like turbo lag and complexity.

Some critics believe that turbochargers are more efficient than superchargers(superchargers suffer from parasitic losses because they are spun by the engine crankshaft,as opposed to the exhaust gas-driven turbine in a turbocharger).

Which of the two do you prefer?

https://autojosh.com/turbochargers-vs-superchargers-whats-difference/

So wetin we need the info for

Op...super charged is when I take only Legend big stout with Cigar 2stick

But Turbo charge ah ,zobotone add small ponkriyon with ogidiga, with weed 2stick only...

Whalahi op na 5000km per hour my engine dey drill inside d punay to find crude oyel....

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The difference between the two the supercharger will take its power from the crankshaft whereas the turbocharger will draw power from exhaust gases that result from combustion. Superchargers will spin with speeds up to 50,000 RPM. The turbocharger is not connected to the engine and can spin much faster. Turbocharger is my choice but no good road for Naija to take Experience real deal of car Movement.

Is it a necessity on the Nigerian road

Thanks.

Now I know better.

Although today, there are systems that combine some of the benefits of both methods, for me, it's supercharging all day, everyday.

Safety above all else.

Some chargers are tuboric in nature while some are superic in nature.

seunny4lif:
I no understanding ooooooh
Haba

turbo chargers use the pressure of the exhaust gas to turn while superchargers are connected directly to the engine.

noted

turbocharged (bi-Turbo). But still thinking of the Nigerian road to do the exploits on it.

From your explanations I'll go for supercharger

GrandGarcon:
turbo chargers use the pressure of the exhaust gas to turn while superchargers are connected directly to the engine.

Thanks..
Its as simple as that.

Self explanatory

Hmmmm

Still saving money to buy my first car

Honda civic

Had a VW Golf 4 that was Turbo Charged. Mans that beast out drove some v6 drivers. But always had ignition coils issues. Had to sell the beast out for cheap.

Nice post, op! I don't drive a super whip tho. Cos of the state of our roads we probably looking for speed-reducing apparatuses instead of boosters (turbo or super)

dont ask me cus i didnt know any of the two. maybe i will Google it and give u a feedback