Compare Tata LP 712 : Starbus Ex 32 Seater vs Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 177 HP

Seating Capacity	32+D	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Engine	497 TCIC CRDI	H Series CRS iEGR Technology

Power	123 HP	177 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	400 Nm@1300-1500 rpm	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm

GVW (Kg)	7490 Kg	16200 Kg

	Staff, Stage carriage	Tourist, Intercity

Warranty	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body	4 Years / 4 Lakh Km on driveline

Service Interval	20,000 Km (Short route) 40,000 Km (Long route)	80,000 Km (Oil change)

Engine	497 TCIC CRDI	H Series CRS iEGR Technology

Fuel Injection System	Common rail	Common rail

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	5660 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	6

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	123 HP@2400 rpm	177 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	400 Nm@1300-1500 rpm	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm

Clutch	310 mm dia With clutch booster	380 Diaphragm type With clutch booster

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

Gearbox	GBS 550 with cable shift	Synchromesh

Max Speed	110 Kmph	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	160 Litres	350 Litres

Electricals Battery	12 V, 150 Ah 65 Amps	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A

GVW	7490 Kg	16200 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	32+D	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Anti-skid vinyl flooring

Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	All steel ladder type, Bolted construction

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Rigid type

Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle

Front Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Rubber ended leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)

Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Semi elliptical leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Tyres	7.50x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4200 mm	6200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	14.6 m

Ground Clearance	210 mm

Overall Length	8150 mm	12000 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm

Overall Height	2800 mm

Internal Height Saloon	1900 mm

Front Overhang	1430 mm	2400 mm

Rear Overhang	2520 mm	3400 mm

Front Track	1650 mm	1963 mm

Rear Track	1587 mm	1816 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Rigid

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	Optional	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes

Sun Visor	Flap Type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece, toughened

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Single piece, toughened

Hatrack	Tubular Modular in AC option	Modular

Passenger Seat	High back seats	Reclining

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on each seat

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Mobile Charging Point	No	Yes

Saloon Light	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side luggage boot	Side luggage boot; 8 Cu.M luggage space

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes dual line

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Window Guardrail	Yes	NA

Guide Grab Rail	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe

Door Alarm	Yes

Roof Hatch	No

Fire Extinguisher	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Provision	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	Optional

Retarder	No	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)