Turbochargers vs Superchargers - Which Is Better?

What's the difference between a supercharger and a turbocharger? Awesome Car Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/engineeringexplained Subscribe for new videos every Wednesday! - https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Related Videos: Turbochargers - http://youtu.be/zenMEj0cAC4 Twin Turbos - http://youtu.be/3wFuR1x-Hes Twin Turbo Diesel - http://youtu.be/DRcmgibm-aA Twin Scroll Turbos - https://youtu.be/T7JTRRlSEYI Variable Geometry Turbochargers - http://youtu.be/hdjsNPeCLQs Twinchargers - http://youtu.be/4birhPB5Twk Superchargers - http://youtu.be/VHXYoY8BvoE Twin-Screw Superchargers - https://youtu.be/8cwE6oF7x4E Centrifugal Superchargers - https://youtu.be/j_m7vqsF2xM What's better, a supercharger or a turbocharger? Well, while they both do a wonderful job of increasing and engine's horsepower, they go about it in quite different ways. The turbocharger relies on exhaust gas pressure to spool up a turbine to deliver more air to the engine. A supercharger on the other hand is driven by an engine belt, which rotates a compressor feeding the engine fresh air. While ultimately both will result in more power, there are advantages to each, such as throttle characteristics, efficiency, torque curve characteristics, engine reliability, and packaging. In this video we'll discuss the pros and cons of running a supercharger or a turbocharger on your car. Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained Official Website: http://www.howdoesacarwork.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasonfenske13 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engineeringexplained Car Throttle: https://www.carthrottle.com/user/engineeringexplained Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/engineeringexplained EE Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrY4q8xGPJQbQ8HPQZn6iA NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!