ATVUtility
2027 Can-Am Outlander 700
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$7,749
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 700 vs Polaris Sportsman 500
2027 Can-Am Outlander 700 vs 2027 Polaris Sportsman 500: 50 vs 33 hp, 650 cc vs 499 cc, 740 lb dry vs 773 lb dry, $7,749 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 power50 hpvs33 hpOutlander 700 wins
Lower price$7,749vs$6,999Sportsman 500 wins
Weight740 lb dryvs773 lb dryOutlander 700 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs499 ccOutlander 700 wins
Ground clearance12 invs11.5 inOutlander 700 wins
Towing1,830 lbvs1,350 lbOutlander 700 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 700 leads in 6 categories and the Sportsman 500 in 1. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 700 uses a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax ace) with about 50 hp, while the Sportsman 500 uses a 499 cc single-cylinder (prostar sohc) with about 33 hp. The Outlander 700 has the power edge (50 hp vs 33 hp). The Outlander 700 is lighter at 740 lb (vs 773 lb). At $6,999 the Sportsman 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander 700 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.) | 50 hp | 33 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | AWD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 740 lb (336 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) | $7,749 | $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.