What is the difference between turbocharging and supercharging?
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The main differences between turbocharging and supercharging are as follows: 1. Different power output characteristics: Supercharging provides a linear output similar to natural aspiration; Turbocharging, due to turbo lag, delivers power more abruptly and less linearly. 2. Different operating speeds: Due to the similar sizes of engine pulley wheels and limited installation space, superchargers typically operate at speeds well below 3,000rpm; Turbochargers often operate in ultra-high speed ranges exceeding 10,000rpm. 3. Different characteristics: Compared with turbocharging, while maintaining the original engine components without requiring additional high-cost precision parts, supercharging systems can increase engine power output by 20-40% without burdening the maintenance system, achieving environmental protection, fuel efficiency, and high efficiency goals, thereby significantly saving new engine development costs.