Direct Drive bases · Asetek SimSports vs MOZA Racing
Asetek La Prima or MOZA R9 V3: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Asetek La Prima and MOZA R9 V3 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 V3 has 9 Nm.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 22 bits | 21 bits |
| Material | Aluminium and steel | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Zero-play quick release (cable-free, data+power) | MOZA Quick Release |
| Price | — | 319 € |
| Price per Nm | — | 35.4 €/Nm |
| Platform | — | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Max rotation | — | 2700° |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Ports | — | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Connectivity | USB | — |
| Power input | — | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Processor | — | 280 MHz |
| Dimensions | — | 240 × 157 × 124 |
| Cooling | — | Temperature monitoring + active cooling |
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 V3
The R9 V3 is the most recent iteration of MOZA’s 9 Nm base. It keeps the torque, 180 W power and compact form factor, but raises the encoder to 21-bit (2,097,152 PPR) for an even finer position signal, and combines wireless and wired connection in the Quick Release. It is one of the most balanced lower-mid-range bases on the market: notable FFB detail, aviation-grade aluminium build and modest consumption. In Automobilista 2 it is a highly recommendable choice for GT3/GT4, touring cars and single-seaters, comfortably covering most drivers who aren’t after the extreme torque of top-tier bases.
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