What is the difference between a rotary engine and a turbocharger?
Rotary engines and turbochargers are two different mechanical devices, and while they both improve engine performance, they work in different ways and are used in different scenarios.
Rotary engine:
The rotary engine is an internal combustion engine with the rotor as the main working part, also known as "rotary engine" or "rotary engine". Its working principle is to use the process of compression and combustion of the rotor during rotation to convert fuel into kinetic energy. Rotary engines are divided into two types, reciprocating rotary engines and contoured rotary engines. Common rotary engines include Wankel engine and Deltic engine. Compared with the traditional piston engine, the rotary engine has the advantages of high power density, small size, light weight, and low vibration. However, due to its complex structure and high production cost, it is relatively less used in industry.
The VT16-VT17 turbo is a mechanical device that increases the output power and torque of an internal combustion engine. The working principle of VT16-VT17 turbo is to use the exhaust flow to drive the turbine to rotate, and the axial flow compressor will compress more air into the engine, thereby improving the fuel combustion efficiency. VT16-VT17 turbo can make the engine output higher horsepower and torque, improve acceleration and power performance, and is often found on high-performance models or racing cars.