Compare SML Isuzu BH School Bus 5100 : 40 / 52 Seater vs Tata Starbus LP 407 CNG: 24 / 26 Seater

Seating Capacity	40+D (2x2); 52+D (3x2)	24+D 26+D

Engine	SLT6 CRDI TCIC	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated

Power	100 HP @ 2600 rpm	83 HP

Torque	310 Nm @ 1600 rpm	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm

GVW (Kg)		7000 Kg

	Schools and colleges	Staff, Stage carriage

Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Km on engine and gearbox 1 year on vehicle	4 Years / 4 Lakh Km on driveline

Service Interval		20,000 Km (Oil change)

Additional		Gear shift advisor Fuel economy switch

Engine	SLT6 CRDI TCIC	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated

Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Sequential Gas Injection

Engine Displacement	3455 cc	3783 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	100 HP @ 2600 rpm	83 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	310 Nm @ 1600 rpm	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm

Clutch	Single plate, hydraulically actuated	280 mm dia

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

Gearbox	Synchromesh	GB 400 Cable Shift

Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	CNG

Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Litres (Diesel) 15 Litres (Ad-Blue)	360 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V, 70 Ah	12V-120 Ah, 120 Amp

GVW		7000 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	40+D (2x2); 52+D (3x2)	24+D 26+D

Passenger Door Type	Jack-knife type	Jack knife type

Floor Type	Anti-skid flooring	Anti skid vinyl

Chassis Frame	Box type	Ladder type

Axle Configuration		4X2

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

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

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

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Tyres	8.25x16 6+1 tyres	215/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 Tyres

Wheelbase	5100 mm	3600 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	19 m	14.5 m

Overall Length	9280 mm	7190 mm

Overall Width	2262 mm	2340 mm

Overall Height	2860 mm	2910 mm

Front Overhang		1430 mm

Rear Overhang		2160 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster		Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	Yes	Optional

Air Conditioner (AC)		Optional

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	Tubular	Tubular

Passenger Seat		High back seats

Arm Rests	Available on all seats	Available on each seat

Saloon Light		LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Door Alarm		Yes

Roof Hatch		No

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Retarder	No	No

Reverse Parking_Buzzer		Yes