1972 vs 1973 Toyota Corolla

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Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

What changed between

After 1972, up to and including 1973.

No changes recorded between these years.

What it came with

1972

Nothing that 1973 lacks.

1973

Nothing that 1972 lacks.

Both years

Engines
1.6L four-cylinder Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Transmissions
5-speed manual Toyota, 2-speed automatic Toyota
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive A published reference
Body styles
Sedan, two-door An owners' registry (unofficial), Sedan, four-door An owners' registry (unofficial), Coupe Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial), Wagon An owners' registry (unofficial)
Trims
SR-5 Toyota

Colors

1972

  • Greenish Yellow 521, 1972 An owners' registry (unofficial)

1973

  • Dark Blue 829, 1973–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • White 007, 1972–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Silver Metallic 1972–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Yellow 522, 1973–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Orange 308, 1972–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Brown 423, 1972–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Red 1972–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Green Metallic 1972–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Surf Blue 819, 1972–1973 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Blue Metallic 1972–1974 An owners' registry (unofficial)

What owners and buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

1972

Nothing that 1973 lacks.

1973

Nothing that 1972 lacks.

Both years

  • Sought after: Durable, to its owners All years

    SlashGear ranks the 2nd gen seventh of twelve and calls the US 1.6L lively. Among readers commenting on Curbside Classic's 1971 Corolla article, an unofficial source, three owners of 1968–1974 Corollas praise their durability and none mentions rust. SlashGear, owners' reports (unofficial)