Compare Tata LP 709 : Starbus Skool 36 / 40 Seater vs Tata LP 407 : Cityride 26 / 30 Seater

Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	26+D (2x2); 30+D (3x2)

Engine	4SP CR	4SP CR

Power	85 HP @ 2800 rpm	85 HP

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

GVW (Kg)	7000 Kg	6520 Kg

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

Service Interval	20,000 Km	10,000 Km (Short route) 20,000 Km (Long route)

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	85 HP@2800 rpm

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

Clutch	280 mm dia	280 mm dia

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

Gearbox	GBS 27	GBS 27

Gradeability	25%	23%

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Litres	60 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V-100Ah, 75 Amp	12V, 100 Ah 65 Amps

GVW	7000 Kg	6520 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	2x2 3x2

Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	26+D (2x2); 30+D (3x2)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular 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 with cross members

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 gears axle

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

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

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear

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

Wheelbase	4200 mm	3400 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	16.9 m	12.3 m

Ground Clearance	210 mm	239 mm

Overall Length	8150 mm	6870 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2200 mm

Overall Height	2870 mm	2900 mm

Internal Height Saloon	1900 mm

Front Overhang	1430 mm	1430 mm

Rear Overhang	2280 mm	2040 mm

Front Track	1650 mm	1650 mm

Rear Track	1587 mm	1587 mm

Driver Seat	4 way adjustable	4 way adjustable

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Rigid

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	No

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	Yes

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	Tubular	Tubular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on front seats

AC Vents	NA	NA

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

Bell Switch	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	Front and Rear

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

Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	Partition with MS pipe

Door Alarm	Yes	Yes

Roof Hatch	No	No

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