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Originally Posted by Terrari
The supercharger = low end torque, the Turbo = high end horsepower. I would take low end torque any day over high end horsepower as it is much more useful in day to day driving. I would rather be real world quick than race track fast unless it was an all out race car.
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Not an expert opinion but trying to keep this discussion going.
I believe that's not exactly true as the setup is what determines the torque range. Eg, small turbo = low RPM torque, medium turbo = mid range RPM torque, and a big turbo makes high RPM torque. The bigger the turbo and the greater the boosted pressure the longer it takes to spool. Superchargers tend to be small but that doesn't mean a small turbo isn't comparable right?
Superchargers might have better response due to being directly mounted to the accessory belt but a small turbo can provide good low end torque and fairly quick response and when off boost there isn't nearly as much parasitic drag.
Don't forget we're talking Direct Injection too, it'll be easier to get torque and therefore boost at lower RPMs than just a Multiport setup.