Direct Drive bases · MOZA Racing
MOZA R3 or MOZA R5: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R3 and MOZA R5 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
Both are still on sale and differ in Torque: MOZA R3 has 3.9 Nm, MOZA R5 has 5.5 Nm.
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| Price | 359 € | 399 € |
| Peak torque | 3.9 Nm | 5.5 Nm |
| Price per Nm | 92.1 €/Nm | 72.5 €/Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 15 bits |
| Max rotation | ∞ | 2700° |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aviation aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop (no front mounting) | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 12V DC | 110-220V AC → 12V DC |
| Power | 72 W | — |
| Weight | — | 3,45 kg |
| Dimensions | — | 174 × 157 × 124 |
MOZA R3
The R3 is the entry point to MOZA Direct Drive. With 3.9 Nm of torque and a direct-drive servo motor, it delivers far more force detail than the geared or belt wheels that dominate the entry segment, in an especially compact, low-consumption aviation-grade aluminium body. Its 15-bit encoder and 1000 Hz USB refresh give a clean signal, with unlimited rotation and desk mounting. It is one of the few DD bases compatible with Xbox (via its licensed bundle) as well as PC. In Automobilista 2 it is fine for getting started in light classes —karts, touring cars, entry formulas— though it falls short of torque for GT3 or high-downforce single-seaters.
MOZA R3MOZA R5
The R5 is MOZA’s premium entry base: 5.5 Nm of direct torque in a compact aviation-grade aluminium chassis, for those wanting a bit more force than the R3 without jumping to a big base. It is usually sold bundled with the ES wheel and SR-P Lite pedals, making it a complete starter kit. It runs a 15-bit magnetic encoder (32,768 PPR) and 1000 Hz USB refresh, and its size makes it ideal for desk setups. In Automobilista 2 it works well in touring cars, classics and light formulas; in GT3 or high-load categories the torque feels tight, but it is a solid, upgradeable starting point.
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