Timely, as we just 're-watched' the original movie early last week, then 4 days later watched the remake. The original is better in my opinion, but my wife did not like the 'suspense' that leaves you (and others) hanging at the end!! Always fun to watch the stunt drivers 'exercise' the Mini's as well.
The original was also a bit of reminiscing, as I traveled to Turin quite a few times on business in the mid-80's, and remembered several scenes, as well as loving the drive getting there via the St. Bernard pass.