Turbocharger vs Supercharger (Explained)

Turbochargers are powered by exhaust gas, which is an otherwise wasted gas that's a simple byproduct of combustion. Superchargers, on the other hand, are powered mechanically, typically with a serpentine belt along with the engines other accessories or with it own separate belt.

As far as which one is better, it really depends on what you need from the application. If you need tons of torque, boost at any given RPM, linear power deliver, and zero lag, a supercharger is the better option. If you need a lot of peak power, efficiency, and cool sounds, a turbocharger is probably best for your application.

If we were discussing pure efficiency, the turbo would have to be the winner in this competition. Superchargers create plenty of power, but it’s not going to be the choice for anyone that wants to save energy.

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