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most of the above information is correct....superchargers work better as everyday drivers, give you more low end torque as opposed to upper end power. Superchargers work off of belts and can give you the power/torque right off of the line whereas turbos work off of the exhaust gases, which is why you get the turbo lag.
Superchargers are quicker (off the line) but turbos are faster (will keep producing more power at higher speeds). Superchargers are set at a specific psi level and are more difficult to raise (changing to different pullies will raise the boost level) whereas turbos can change boost levels easier. Turbos are more customizable/changeable and get much higher boost levels. A turbo can be tuned to be almost as quick off the line as a supercharger, which, when combined with the upper end power, makes a very fast car!
As for reliability, you will need to change the oil at every 3k miles and do all the regular maintenance for both superchargers AND turbos. Superchargers work well on stock cars and dont need other things changed/upgraded (such as internals) unless you make a lot of other changes as well. Turbos require a lot of extra modifications/tuning, which can be damaging to your engine, but in the end will make your car much faster. Turbos can be very reliable if done properly and taken care of (don't set the boost level too high or you will increase the chances of blowin your motor!).
It sounds like you made your decision very quickly when you said that you wanted the supercharger. I would say that you haven't really done a lot of research (I'm not tryin to offend you, but because of the question, I would say that you didn't spend too much time) which means that you would proably rather have the supercharger over the turbo due to the added work/maintenance/costs of a turbo. Superchargers will work great for a daily driver and should be safe for your daily driver.
As for the sounds, I can try and post some vids later for you to hear, but turbos sound so much better....the sound of the blowoff valve is truly awesome. Superchargers on the other hand sound more like airplanes. I've never actually been in a turbo/supercharged car, so I can't say from personal experience, I only know from what I've heard on videos.
Either way you go, it is a great decision, which will be great for your prelude. If you're still thinkin of a turbo, wait to see how well the new Greddy turbo will perform and see if that will make you change your mind. It will be set at either 6 or 7 psi, very safe for your engine and should perform great. It will also be CARB legal and is great if you live in cali. Again, either way is a great choice.
-AZNinside
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