One of the most commonly used ways to give a vehicle more power these days is forced induction. There are normally 3 different methods of forced induction, nitrous, turbochargers and superchargers. Although this essay will only consist of superchargers and turbochargers. The problem people face when choosing what equipment to install on their car is: what is better, turbocharging or supercharging? Both turbochargers and superchargers have pros and cons and both share some similarities. Choosing a forced induction system can be something that makes or breaks your street car or weekend warrior. Depending on your budget, desired power levels and even what type of car it will go to. Many variables come into play with front-, rear- and all-wheel drive vehicles. It is entirely up to the driver or manufacturer to determine the best route to take, or possibly the worst route to end. Covering the pros and cons is a good way to make an informed decision on which type of forced induction system is the turbocharger first. A turbocharger is essentially the same as a supercharger, except the source from which it gets its power. A turbocharger is powered by exhaust gases that have been produced by the engine and make their way through the turbofold, or exhaust manifold where the turbo is housed. The exhaust gas makes its way through the turbocharger and hits the turbine wheel. Vehicles that typically need a factory turbocharger are four- or six-cylinder engines. Standard in most European vehicles such as Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo. These cars are known for their small displacement engines and great gas efficiency, due to this configuration... middle of paper... and practically infinite, and each person will have their own opinion on which is better based on the desired result of the configuration. It's almost a given that a turbocharger will produce more peak power, but the power band on the supercharger is the primary property. Every setup is complicated to some extent, but the supercharger is an easier way to learn what you're doing since it requires much less work than installing a turbocharger. Turbochargers are more in depth and require more tuning and more modifications for them to work efficiently and correctly. If the end goal is to produce as much power as possible, the turbo will be your best bet, but if the goal is to reach peak horsepower as quickly as possible, the supercharger may fit the bill better. In the end everyone has their own opinion and no one will win.