ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

6×4 (drivetrain)

Okay kiddo, let me teach you about the 6x4 drivetrain. Do you know what a drivetrain is? It's the group of parts that help a car move forward or backward. Now, the number 6x4 means that this drivetrain has six wheels and four of them are powered by the engine.

So, let me break it down for you. When a car has six wheels, it means it has three sets of wheels, two wheels in each set. If you look at a big truck, you'll see that it has three sets of wheels. Now, out of these six wheels, four of them are powered by the car's engine. That means, when the driver pushes the gas pedal, the engine sends power to the four wheels, which helps the car move forward or backward.

Having four powered wheels in a 6x4 drivetrain is important because it gives the car more traction and control. Just like how you need both feet to run fast, having four powered wheels working together gives the car more power and speed.

So, there you have it kiddo, a 6x4 drivetrain means a car with six wheels, but four of them are powered by the engine, which helps it move better and faster.
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