Compare Tata LP 909 CNG : Starbus Skool 40 / 50 Seater vs SML Isuzu BH School Bus 5100 : 40 / 52 Seater

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	40+D (2x2); 52+D (3x2)

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	SLT6 CRDI TCIC

Power	85 HP	100 HP @ 2600 rpm

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	310 Nm @ 1600 rpm

GVW (Kg)	9400 Kg	N/A

	Schools and colleges	Schools and colleges

Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body	3 Years/Unlimited Km on engine and gearbox 1 year on vehicle

Service Interval	20,000 Km	N/A

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	SLT6 CRDI TCIC

Fuel Injection System	Sequential Gas Injection	Common Rail

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	3455 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	85 HP@2500 rpm	100 HP @ 2600 rpm

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	310 Nm @ 1600 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia	Single plate, hydraulically actuated

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

Gearbox	GBS 27, Synchromesh	Synchromesh

Max Speed	84 Kmph	N/A

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	CNG	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	480 Litres	90 Litres (Diesel) 15 Litres (Ad-Blue)

Electricals Battery	12V, 150 Ah 65 Amps	12V, 70 Ah

GVW	9400 Kg	N/A

Seating Layout	2X2 3X2	2x2 3x2

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	40+D (2x2); 52+D (3x2)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	N/A

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

Floor Type	Chequered flooring	Anti-skid flooring

Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	Box type

Axle Configuration	4x2	N/A

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	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Semi elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

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

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Tyres	8.25x16 - 16 PR 6+1 tyres	8.25x16 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4920 mm	5100 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	17.5 m	19 m

Ground Clearance	223 mm	228 mm

Floor Height	930 mm	N/A

Overall Length	9300 mm	9280 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2262 mm

Overall Height	2870 mm	2860 mm

Front Overhang	1275 mm	N/A

Rear Overhang	2700 mm	N/A

Front Track	1665 mm	N/A

Rear Track	1660 mm	N/A

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	N/A

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No	Yes

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	N/A

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	No

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	Sliding glass

Hatrack	Tubular	Tubular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	N/A

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on all seats

AC Vents	NA	N/A

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	N/A

Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe	N/A

Saloon Light	LED lights	N/A

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	No	N/A

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats	N/A

Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	N/A

Door Alarm	Yes	N/A

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	No

Tubeless Tyres	No	No

Retarder	No	No