ATVUtility
2027 Can-Am Outlander 500
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris Sportsman 600
2027 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2027 Polaris Sportsman 600: 40 vs 44 hp, 650 cc vs 567 cc, 718 lb dry vs 703 lb dry, $6,999 vs $7,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2027 Polaris Sportsman 600
567cc Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$7,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power40 hpvs44 hpSportsman 600 wins
Lower price$6,999vs$7,999Outlander 500 wins
Weight718 lb dryvs703 lb drySportsman 600 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs567 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 5 categories and the Sportsman 600 in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 uses a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax ace) with about 40 hp, while the Sportsman 600 uses a 567 cc single-cylinder (prostar sohc) with about 44 hp. The Sportsman 600 has the power edge (44 hp vs 40 hp). The Sportsman 600 is lighter at 703 lb (vs 718 lb). At $6,999 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2027 View | Sportsman 600 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 650 cc | 567 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE) | Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 44 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic PVT (P/R/N/L/H) |
| Drive system | 2WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 718 lb (326 kg) | 703 lb (319 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 | $7,999 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.