Direct Drive bases · Asetek SimSports vs MOZA Racing
Asetek La Prima or MOZA R12 V1: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Asetek La Prima and MOZA R12 V1 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
Asetek La Prima replaces MOZA R12 V1: the difference is Encoder (22-bit vs 15-bit). Buying today, pick Asetek La Prima; MOZA R12 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 12 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 22 bits | 15 bits |
| Material | Aluminium and steel | Aerospace-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Zero-play quick release (cable-free, data+power) | Supported |
| Power | — | 216 W |
| Weight | — | 7,5 kg |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Connectivity | USB | — |
| Power input | — | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | — | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 |
| Mounting | — | 4 bottom bolts (no front-mount) |
Asetek La Prima
The entry to Asetek's premium range: 12 Nm of Direct Drive with a 22-bit encoder (~4,000,000 steps/rev), all-aluminium-and-steel build and the zero-play, cable-free Quick Release with integrated power and data.
Asetek La PrimaMOZA R12 V1
First generation of the R12, the 12 Nm base offering a clear torque step over the R9 while staying manageable in size. It runs a slanted-pole 216 W servo motor, a 15-bit encoder (32,768 PPR) and an aerospace-grade aluminium chassis, with NextGen 4.0 support and iRacing at 360 Hz. It was replaced by the R12 V2, which improved thermal management and the encoder. In AMS2 it already had plenty of torque for GT3 and endurance.
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