What are the advantages and disadvantages of naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines?

[CamilleLynn]

Naturally aspirated engines have the following advantages: 1. Mature technology with higher stability; 2. Smooth power output with fast response; 3. Lower maintenance costs compared to turbocharged engines. The disadvantage of naturally aspirated engines is that they lag behind turbocharged engines in terms of power output. Turbocharged engines have the following advantages: 1. Improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions; 2. High power output from small displacement, providing sustained power. The disadvantages of turbocharged engines are: 1. Lag in power output response and room for improvement in smoothness; 2. Higher maintenance costs. A turbocharger is an air compressor that increases engine output power by raising the compression ratio of air entering the cylinders without changing the engine's cylinder capacity.