ATVUtility
2027 Can-Am Outlander 500
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris Sportsman 500
2027 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2027 Polaris Sportsman 500: 40 vs 33 hp, 650 cc vs 499 cc, 718 lb dry vs 773 lb dry, $6,999 vs $6,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2027 Polaris Sportsman 500
499cc Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power40 hpvs33 hpOutlander 500 wins
Lower price$6,999vs$6,999Tie
Weight718 lb dryvs773 lb dryOutlander 500 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs499 ccOutlander 500 wins
Ground clearance12 invs11.5 inOutlander 500 wins
Towing1,830 lbvs1,350 lbOutlander 500 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 6 categories and the Sportsman 500 in 0. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 uses a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax ace) with about 40 hp, while the Sportsman 500 uses a 499 cc single-cylinder (prostar sohc) with about 33 hp. The Outlander 500 has the power edge (40 hp vs 33 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 718 lb (vs 773 lb). The two carry the same MSRP.
Full specifications
Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2027 View | Sportsman 500 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 650 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE) | Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 33 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 2WD | AWD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 718 lb (326 kg) | 773 lb (351 kg) |
| Overall width | 47.6 in (120.9 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 53 in (134.6 cm) | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (30.5 cm) | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,830 lb (830 kg) | 1,350 lb (612 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,999 | $6,999 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.