for example, i wanted to compare popularity (both rating and download count) between jTooltips.module and Hovertip.module. I did a search on them, found them both... but the only way I could compare their popularity would be to click "Top Rated" and drill down till I find both of them, etc.
So maybe tack on "Rating #" and "Download #" next for items found in a search query?

Download count is shown on the module page
John - March 30, 2008 - 16:58
Download count is also shown on the module page, so opening both modules in new tabs is an easy way to compare them.