Compare Tata LP 709 : Starbus Skool 36 / 40 Seater vs Tata Starbus AC School LP 410/36: 35 Seater

Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	35+D

Engine	4SP CR	4SP CR

Power	85 HP @ 2800 rpm	99 HP@2800 rpm

Torque	250Nm at 1400-2000 rpm	300 Nm@1400-2200 rpm

GVW (Kg)	7000 Kg	7000 Kg

	Schools and colleges	School, Colleges

Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body	5 Years / 5 Lakh Km on driveline

Service Interval	20,000 Km	40,000 Km (Oil change)

Engine	4SP CR	4SP CR

Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Common Rail

Engine Displacement	2956 cc	2956 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	85 HP @ 2800 rpm	99 HP@2800 rpm

Torque	250Nm at 1400-2000 rpm	300 Nm@1400-2200 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia	280 mm dia

Transmission	5 speed manual (5F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)

Gearbox	GBS 27	GB 400 Cable Shift

Gradeability	25%	N/A

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Litres	120 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V-100Ah, 75 Amp	12V-100 Ah, 150 Amp

GVW	7000 Kg	7000 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	3x2

Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	35+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	N/A

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	Pneumatic door

Floor Type	Anti-skid vinyl flooring	Anti skid vinyl

Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	Ladder type

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle	N/A

Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs

Rear Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Tyres	7.50x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	215/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 Tyres

Wheelbase	4200 mm	3600 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	16.9 m	14.5 m

Ground Clearance	210 mm	N/A

Overall Length	8150 mm	7190 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2340 mm

Overall Height	2870 mm	2910 mm

Internal Height Saloon	1900 mm	N/A

Front Overhang	1430 mm	1430 mm

Rear Overhang	2280 mm	2160 mm

Front Track	1650 mm	N/A

Rear Track	1587 mm	N/A

Driver Seat	4 way adjustable	N/A

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No	Optional

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	N/A

Sun Visor	Flap type	N/A

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Pasted

Hatrack	Tubular	Modular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on each seat

AC Vents	NA	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe	1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats	Flap type on front seats

Window Guardrail	Yes	N/A

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	N/A

Door Alarm	Yes	Yes

Roof Hatch	No	N/A

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Provision	N/A

Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Retarder	No	No