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1973 Toyota Corolla 1200 2-Door Sedan 4MT

The 1973 Toyota Corolla 1200 2-Door Sedan 4MT is a 65-hp 1.2-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed manual, all-synchromesh and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 65 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 67 lb-ft of torque.

The Corolla measures 159.4 inches long on a 91.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,810 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3K-C, 1.2L OHV inline-4, carbureted
Displacement1.2 L
Horsepower65 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque67 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm (SAE net) rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 8-valve
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeDowndraft 2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual, all-synchromesh
1st Gear3.684
2nd Gear2.05
3rd Gear1.383
4th Gear1
Reverse4.316
Final Drive4.222
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity11.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-sway bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Turning Diameter29.6 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc7.87 in disc (non-power)
Rear Brake Disc7.87 in drum
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front6.00 x 12
Tires Rear6.00 x 12
Dimensions & Weight
Length159.4 in
Width59.3 in
Height54.1 in
Wheelbase91.9 in
Curb Weight1,810 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1973 Toyota COROLLA.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1973 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1973 Toyota COROLLA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 23, 1996 · Electrical System
“WHEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS, VEHICLE LOCKS IN PARK POSITION.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1973 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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