Turbocharger vs superchargers
While both turbochargers and superchargers look similar then what actually difference between both of them
Supercharger
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Turbocharger
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On basis of working
A supercharger works by taking power from the engine via a belt/pulley system. The belt turns an impeller inside the supercharger that forces more air into the combustion chamber. The benefits of having a supercharger, is that it's very straightforward to use, and the power is there whenever you need it.
On basis of usage and maintenance
it doesn't require special cooling or maintenance
On basis of working power
A supercharger also provides a smooth boost throughout the entire power-band, which results in more predictable handling and power at low, as well as high RPM's. The downside of supercharging is that it uses a small amount of power from the engine all of the time (because of the pulley). Ironically, the more power the supercharger produces, the more power it pulls from the system.
On basis of usage
Superchargers are better used for the daily driver who wants a little more power in their engine without sacrificing the reliability or worrying about sudden amounts of power causing a spinout. In fact, there have been mini-vans that have come standard with superchargers, attesting to its same power.
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On basis of working
Here the impeller is spun by exhaust gasses from the engine. When the engine is at rest, the turbo charger impeller is idling, because there is little pressure in the exhaust that is released from the engine. As the engine is revved, more exhaust pressure hits the turbo charger's impeller causing it to turn, which puts more air in the combustion chamber, which also increases the exhaust pressure by hitting the turbos' impeller. The faster you go the more power the turbocharger produces.
On basis of usage and maintenance
It requires special maintenance and intercoolers before using compressed gas in combustion chamber. And some models require cool down time after heavy use before the engine can be shut off.
On basis of working power
At low RPM's the engine is not producing enough exhaust pressure for the turbo charger to add power. This is known as turbo lag. Once it gets going though, it's a very massive boost. So massive, in fact, that a poorly, setup turbo charger can be dangerous: the sudden and dramatic increase in power can cause the handling characteristics of the car to change. This was especially true of the older Porsche 911
On basis of usage
Turbo chargers are better used in sports cars, whose handling can accommodate the sudden change in power, where whose drivers are willing to sacrifice some reliability for a large increase in speed.
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