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Hino AK8J vs Hino RN8J
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Hino AK8J
AK8J Bus Chassis |
Hino RN8J
RN8J Institution Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | — | — | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Diesel | Diesel | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | |
| Engine | 7684 cc | 7684 cc | |
| Engine power | 212 hp | 256 hp | |
| Engine torque | 608 Nm | 745 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Length | 11190 mm | 11470 mm | |
| Width | 2420 mm | 2430 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 5800 mm | 6000 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 200 L | — | |
| Tyre size | 10.00-20-16PR | 11.00 R22.5 | |
| Safety | |||
| ABS | No | Yes | |
| Passenger comfort | |||
| Luggage racks | No | Yes | |
| Automatic doors | No | Yes | |
| Driver & cabin | |||
| Power steering | Yes | No | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| Air-over-hydraulic dual-circuit brakes | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering column | Yes | No | |
| Air suspension | No | Yes | |
| Audio system | No | Yes | |
| Fan for driver | No | Yes | |
| Roof luggage carrier | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Hino AK8J vs Hino RN8J: quick answers
Which is more powerful, the Hino AK8J or the Hino RN8J?
The Hino RN8J Institution Bus is the most powerful (Hino RN8J Institution Bus: 256 hp; Hino AK8J Bus Chassis: 212 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Hino AK8J or the Hino RN8J?
The Hino AK8J Bus Chassis has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hino RN8J Institution Bus has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

