Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce vs Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm
Both are wheelbases. Here is every published spec side by side, with the source for each figure at the bottom of the page.
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The difference in one line
The Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm produces 9 Nm against the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce's 8 Nm, which is 1.1 times the peak force at the rim.
The Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm costs $200.99 less than the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce | Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $399 |
| Torque | 8 Nm peak | 9 Nm |
| Drive system | direct-drive | Not published |
| Quick release | QR2 | Not published |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S | Not published |
Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Produces 8 Nm where the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm produces 9 Nm, a shortfall of 1.0 Nm, or 89% of its peak force.
- Costs $200.99 more than the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm.
Who it suits
Mid force. 8 Nm is where most drivers settle, and it is enough to feel the front axle load without needing a heavy rig, in the $300 to $600 band.
Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 9 Nm against the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce's 8 Nm, which is 1.1 times the peak force at the rim.
- Costs $200.99 less than the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce.
- Better force per dollar: 22.6 Nm per $1,000 against 13.3.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce lists it.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
Mid force. 9 Nm is where most drivers settle, and it is enough to feel the front axle load without needing a heavy rig, in the $300 to $600 band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $599.99 for the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce.
On force, the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm is the stronger unit at 9 Nm. Remember that peak torque is a ceiling rather than a setting, and a rig that flexes wastes the extra output.
If you are on PC, only the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce specs · Full Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.