Differences Between Superchargers Vs Turbochargers

Superchargers:-

In simple words, Superchargers are pressure boosting devices(compressors) which increase the pressure of the air before letting it get into the cylinder of the internal combustion engine! And the process of increasing the pressure OR forcing more air to get into the engine is called supercharging.

Turbochargers:-

Turbochargers have the same function of a supercharger except that they don’t draw power from the engine. Turbochargers get their power from exhaust gases. The engine produces a huge amount of exhaust gases carrying enormous heat energy. This energy usually gets wasted since it is released directly to the atmosphere.

Turbochargers utilize this energy by letting the exhaust gases pass through a turbine! The turbine produces work which drives a compressor. The compressor then compresses air & supplies it to the engine at high pressure. Simple!

SUPERCHARGERS	TURBOCHARGERS
They draw power from the engine.	They extract their power from the exhaust gases.
They are connected to the intake manifold of the vehicle.	Since they are a combination of a turbine & a compressor, the turbine is connected to exhaust pipe while compressor to intake.
Superchargers start working as soon as the engine starts.	Turbos won't start operating until a sufficient amount of exhaust gases are produced.
Superchargers cost less.	Turbos are costly.
Superchargers are basically compressors.	Turbos are devices consisting of both- turbine & a compressor mounted on the same shaft.
Suitable for engines with smaller displacements.	Suitable for engines with higher displacements.
No lag, Power delivery is immediate.	Turbo takes time to spin up to speed. Hence, there's a lag.
Less efficient, since it demands extra power.	More efficient, as it draws its power from the exhaust gases.
Greater acceleration could be achieved.	Higher speeds could be achieved.
Extra power is to be supplied.	It doesn't need extra power.
Easy maintenance.	Difficult to maintain, since a lot of heat gets generated & also needs frequent lubrication.