In this era where "looking at face" is crucial, buying a car is no longer just for transportation, but also a symbol of identity and taste. In today's information, consumers are often affected by various fashion trends when choosing a car, and ignore that finding the right one for them is the most important thing. Recently, turbocharging technology has attracted attention for its efficient power delivery and relatively low fuel consumption, but after actually experiencing it, you will notice the difference between turbocharging and naturally aspirated, and this difference in experience may make you think about blindly following the trend.
I've always been curious and fascinated by turbocharging technology. After all, it could theoretically increase engine intake with compressed air, dramatically increasing power output with smaller displacements, which sounds very appealing. However, it wasn't until I personally drove the turbocharged and naturally aspirated models that I really realized the difference between the two.
First of all, the power output of the turbocharged model is really impressive. At high speeds, you can feel a strong push back feeling when you press the throttle lightly, which is really a treat for drivers who pursue a sense of speed. However, this burst of power is often accompanied by a certain sense of hysteresis, which is commonly known as "turbo hysteresis", which will give people a feeling of not being smooth and linear enough in actual driving.
In contrast, the naturally aspirated engine, although not as "cranky" as the turbocharged engine at low speeds, gives people a more "calm and calm" power delivery experience. On the highway, when you gradually accelerate, the naturally aspirated engine hardly has any "slack", and the increase in power is as smooth as the flow of hot spring water, bringing the driver a more "leisurely and natural" driving enjoyment. In addition, naturally aspirated engines are often more durable and reliable than turbocharged engines, because turbocharged engines pursue power while increasing the "pressure" and "temperature" inside the engine, which are "major concerns" that affect the life of the engine.
In general, when choosing a car, we don't have to blindly follow the "trend" of the market, but more importantly, whether the vehicle really meets our needs. If you love the "thrill" of the moment and the efficient power delivery, then turbocharging is undoubtedly a "good" choice; And if you pay more attention to the "smoothness" of driving and the "durability" of the vehicle, then the naturally aspirated model may be more to your taste. After all, in this unpredictable world, the most important thing is to know who you really are and choose the best one for you.