What is the difference between cars with and without a 't'?
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The differences between cars with and without a 't' include performance, production costs, and later maintenance. A car with a 't' indicates the use of a turbocharged engine, while one without a 't' means it uses a naturally aspirated engine. Performance differences: For the same displacement, a naturally aspirated engine has weaker explosive power compared to a turbocharged engine. If you prefer smooth and steady power output, you might choose a naturally aspirated engine; if you prefer stronger explosive power, you might opt for the more aggressive turbocharged engine. Production cost differences: Turbocharged engines are more expensive to produce than naturally aspirated engines. A turbocharged engine includes an additional turbocharger, and because it operates in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, the materials used must meet higher standards. Combined with the higher precision required in manufacturing, this makes turbocharged engines significantly more expensive than naturally aspirated ones. Later maintenance differences: The stronger power of turbocharged engines leads to faster degradation in performance and reliability compared to naturally aspirated engines. As a result, the later maintenance costs are usually higher for turbocharged engines than for naturally aspirated ones.
