Compare Tata LP 712 : Starbus AC 34 / 41 Seater vs Ashok Leyland Sunshine : 39 / 49 Seater

Seating Capacity	34+D (2x2); 41+D (3x2)	39+D (2x2) 49+D (3x2)

Engine	497 TCIC CRDI	H series CRS iGen6 technology

Power	123 HP@2400 rpm	147 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	400 Nm@1300-1500 rpm	450 Nm@1250-2000 rpm

GVW (Kg)	7490 Kg	8500 Kg

	Schools and colleges	School

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

Service Interval	20,000 Km (Short route) 40,000 Km (Long route)	40,000 Km (Oil change)

Engine	497 TCIC CRDI	H series CRS iGen6 technology

Fuel Injection System	Common rail	Common Rail

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	3839 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	123 HP@2400 rpm	147 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	400 Nm@1300-1500 rpm	450 Nm@1250-2000 rpm

Clutch	310 mm dia	330 mm dia With clutch booster

Transmission	6 speed manual (6F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)

Gearbox	GBS 550 with cable shift	ZF S5 36 Synchromesh Cable shift

Max Speed	110 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	160 Litres	110 Litres (Diesel) 24 Litres (Ad Blue)

Electricals Battery	12V, 150 Ah 150 Amps	12V-110 Ah, 85 Amp

GVW	7490 Kg	8500 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	2x2 3x2

Seating Capacity	34+D (2x2); 41+D (3x2)	39+D (2x2) 49+D (3x2)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	One jack-knife type

Floor Type	Anti-skid vinyl flooring	Anti-skid vinyl flooring

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	Single speed hypoid

Front Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear

Tyres	7.50x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	7.50x16 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4200 mm	5200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	14.6 m	17.1 m

Ground Clearance	210 mm

Overall Length	8150 mm	9400 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2200 mm

Overall Height	2900 mm	2700 mm

Internal Height Saloon	1900 mm

Front Overhang	1430 mm	1230 mm

Rear Overhang	2520 mm	2985 mm

Front Track	1650 mm

Rear Track	1587 mm

Driver Seat	4 way adjustable

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Digital With mileage indicator

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No	i-ALERT (Optional)

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	No

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	No

Sun Visor	Flap type	Flap type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Sliding glass

Hatrack	Modular hatrack	Tubular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on front seats

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lamps

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes With ASA

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear

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

Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	Partition with MS Pipe

Door Alarm	Yes

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Provision	Provision

Tubeless Tyres	No	No

Retarder	No	No