TopSpeed examines the age-old questions - which is better and why? As TopSpeed says at the outset:Both Superchargers and Turbochargers have their fans (no pun intended) and the following should give you an indication why. Let’s start with the basics. Both superchargers and turbos belong to the forced induction family, meaning they force more air into an engine. Ramming in more air means you can add more fuel. More air and fuel means a bigger bang and hence more power - simple. They have their fundamental differences which we will explore later, but essentially do the same thing. Before going any further let’s get one thing straight, neither is actually better than the other. What it basically comes down to is what you are trying to achieve, what your budget is, and which works better for your intended application.
