Direct Drive bases · Asetek SimSports vs MOZA Racing
Asetek La Prima or MOZA R9 V2: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Asetek La Prima and MOZA R9 V2 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
Both are still on sale and differ in Torque: Asetek La Prima has 12 Nm, MOZA R9 V2 has 9 Nm.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 22 bits | 15 bits |
| Material | Aluminium and steel | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Zero-play quick release (cable-free, data+power) | QR with added wired connection (supports both wireless AND wired wheels) |
| Price | — | 279 € |
| Price per Nm | — | 31.0 €/Nm |
| Power | — | 180 W |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Ports | — | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Connectivity | USB | — |
| Power input | — | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | — | ≈240 × 157 × 124 (same chassis as the R9 V3) |
| Mounting | — | Bottom mount + optional side bracket |
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 R9 V2
The R9 V2 refined the successful 9 Nm base by adding a wired data pin to the Quick Release —so it accepts both wireless and wired wheels— and a rear panel with extra ports for pedals and handbrake. It keeps the 180 W servo motor, aviation-grade aluminium chassis and 1000 Hz USB refresh, with a 15-bit encoder. It is still sold as an affordable, balanced 9 Nm option. In Automobilista 2 it is a very versatile base for GT, touring cars and mid-range single-seaters, with plenty of torque for most classes except the most demanding.
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